Scientist names newly discovered wasp species after his retiring teacher

Science Desk

22 March 2025, 02:22 PM IST

Dr. Girish Kumar P, Principal Scientist at the Zoological Survey of India, named the species after his former zoology professor, Dr. Bobby Jose, as a tribute to his mentorship and contributions to zoological studies.

The newly discovered Wasp species; (Top (L) corner: Dr. Bobby Jose and Dr. Girish Kumar P)

Kozhikode: In honour of his beloved professor, a scientist named a newly discovered wasp species after him. Dr. Girish Kumar P, Principal Scientist at the Zoological Survey of India, named the species after his former zoology professor, Dr. Bobby Jose, as a tribute to his mentorship and contributions to zoological studies.

The wasp, discovered in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, has been officially named Spilomena bobbyjosey. This unique honour coincides with Dr. Bobby Jose’s retirement as Principal of Devagiri College, Kozhikode, on May 31.

Get Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in English

Reflecting on his journey, Dr. Girish Kumar credited Dr. Bobby Jose’s unwavering support and guidance as instrumental in shaping his two-decade-long taxonomic research career. He emphasised that his mentor’s encouragement played a key role in his scientific achievements.

The newly identified wasp belongs to the Aphid Wasp group and marks the eleventh Spilomena species recorded in India. Dr. Girish Kumar conducted this research alongside scientist Amal, and the findings were published in a research manual jointly released by the Entomological Society of Iran and Tarbiat Modares University.

Add Comment

View Comments ()

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get daily updates from Mathrubhumi.com

_{Images are for reference only.Images and contents gathered automatic from google or 3rd party sources.All rights on the images and contents are with their legal original owners.}