Newly-Discovered Butterfly Species Named After Iryna Zarutska

by Kaley

A new species of butterfly has just been named after Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian refugee who was brutally murdered on the Charlotte, NC light rail in August.

The butterfly is very beautiful and has been officially named “Iryna’s Azure.”

Take a look:

🚨#BREAKING: A scientist who discovered a new species of butterfly has named it after Iryna Zarutska to ensure "she is never forgotten."

The scientist said, "Her name will be forever immortalized as a butterfly…"

The butterfly is called "Iryna's Azure." pic.twitter.com/ebq9DqgplE

— Matt Van Swol (@matt_vanswol) October 26, 2025

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