Photius manlii

"I think it's a new species of butterfly."

- Dr. James Atherton

Photius manlii was the informal name given to a potentially new species of butterfly which had remained unchanged for millions of years in a remote tepui in the Amazon rainforest. It was discovered when Dr. James Atherton fumigated a sinkhole and discovered one of these dead specimens. Perhaps jokingly, he suggested the of Photius manlii, referring to his aide Jerry Manley and his status as a photographer.

Appearances

 * Arachnophobia
 * novel
 * Official Movie Adaptation