Definitions of odd names of things (specifically moths and fungi in my examples)

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I happened to be looking through one of those nature guide books the other day and was struck by the extremely odd names given to things.
For example there's a fungus called amethyst deceiver.

That's not a fungus name - that sounds like it should be some sort of sorcerer from a fantasy series. They have long black hair and carry a long staff.

Likewise the warty cavalier. He wouldn't be a sorcerer though, he'd be a world weary horseman with a cape lined with faded blue silk.

Chanterelle is a prefect at an all girls school.

Golden Chanterelle is the glamorous new girl. Chanterelle eyes her with suspicion - she's never met anyone that she's jealous of before.

Foxy Bolete is a cabaret dancer along with (heading into moth territory now) merveille du jour.

What other things (not limited to fungi and moths!) have names that could do with New Definitions?

(moth) Argent and Sable - either a funeral directors or very severe lawyers.

There's a spider called a distinguished jumper!!! Surely attire from Harrods

Ohh so many good moth ones. Maidens blush, confused, uncetain, manchester treble lines, july highflyer, riband wave, white ermine, forrester, and many more.

What about plants? Herb robert is a good one.

yy Ragged Robin, poor soul.

(fungi) Hairy Curtain Crust is what happens to heavy drapes in mouldering mansions

Herb Robert is a vicar. He's naive and extremely judgemental, a very ugly combination. Smug too, and a bit superior. I don't like him but he's only young, in time his character may improve.

What about pipistrelle for a variety of bat? It sounds quite sweet!

Pipistrelle is a miniature vol au vent

i've just found one called the lousy watchman - it's some sort of beetle, but sounds more like a character in an episode of Midsomer Murders.

I suspect he may be a functioning alcoholic

I'll keep the bat, thanks!

No, Hairy Curtain Crust is surely one of the never google list, along with the likes of dragon butter.

White Ermine is a character from a not very good soft porn novel. She is tall with flashing eyes and a tawny mane of hair.

And her tipple of choice is a Peppery Bolete (or the eye wateringly expensive alternative Weeping Bolete).
One of her many admirers likes a pint of Ashworth's Rustic.

There is a lovely little bat like creature - Enchisthenes hartii - who in German is called "Schokoladen-Fruchtzwerg".

Enchisthenes hartii sounds like a follow up to Carmina Burana, the German name sounds extremely cute!

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Oh you're right - it fits in just fine (Carmina Burana playing on Spottify)

I would totally drink a peppery bolete. We may have found a new niche in hipster cocktails.

Hahaha prokup no way!

There are several other boletes waiting in the wings to lend their names to new hipster cocktails!

Barometer Earthstar is the codename for a secret US space mission.

How about Hazel Gloves (fungi)? Frontwoman of an 80s electro band?

Sounds good! Could she headline with another fungus, Deceiving Knight?

Manchester Treble Bar is a male voice choir of former Manchester City and Manchester United players, they sing together to promote peace and unity.

(Moths)
Dark Arches is when there's a power cut at McDonald's

Kentish Glory is a pale ale

Silurian is an alien from Dr Who

Satin Lutestring is a type of lingerie

This is like a Jilly Cooper novel.

Silver Y (moth) is the club where Foxy Bolete and Merveille du Jour work.

Herb Robert is aghast at the iniquity.

Great thread! Merry Christmas!