Carové's Giant Dragonfly: What’s in a name?

Abstract

Uropetala carovei is a species of dragonfly (Odonata) endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand. Commonly called the Bush Giant Dragonfly or Carové's Giant Dragonfly, it is New Zealand’s largest dragonfly. But where does the name Carové come from, for which the dragonfly is named, both in the species name and common name? This is the tale of multiple individuals, countries and one name.