A NEW species of foot-long giant sea bug has been discovered in plain sight on sale at food markets. The critter has become a popular delicacy in Vietnam and is even being sold live in city ...

Ian joined Newsweek in 2023 from the Daily Express U.S. and had previously worked at Express.co.uk and MailOnline ... from the deep sea, with scientists having named a "sea bug" Bathynomus ...

A "supergiant" sea bug that was discovered in Vietnam bears an uncanny resemblance to a Star Wars villain, according to some observers. The monster-sized isopod, that can reach a staggering 32.5cm ...

Meet Bathynomus vaderi, a newly identified terrifying sea bug that’s making waves in both the scientific community and our collective nightmares. At over 12 inches long and weighing more than 2 ...

The giant isopod has been named Bathynomus vaderi due to its resemblance to Darth Vader's iconic helmet from "Star Wars." ...

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam have discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species that they've named for one of the most infamous movie villains of all time. The new find ...

Ng PKL, Sidabalok CM, Nguyen TS (2025) ZooKeys In Vietnam, a new species of sea bug, Bathynomus vaderi, was discovered in markets and restaurants, known for its resemblance to Darth Vader’s helmet.

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain. Deep-sea sea bugs, or the Bathynomus ...

A “supergiant” sea bug discovered in Vietnam has been named for its striking resemblance to Star Wars villain Darth Vader. The giant isopod, which can reach lengths of 32.5cm and weigh over a ...