Spider species named after characters in Harry Potter, GoT
Scientists have named seven new spider species found in Brazil after characters in popular franchises. The names include 'Ochyrocera aragogue' inspired by spider Aragog in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 'Ochyrocera varys' after Lord Varys, known as "The Spider" in Game of Thrones. 'Ochyrocera laracna' was named after Shelob (Laracna in Portuguese) from The Lord of the Rings.