Should we rename the Hitler beetle or the Mussolini butterfly? Scientists are shockingly divided.

Scientists are calling for animals with offensive names to be renamed as soon as possible.

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) ruled out scrapping the controversial names earlier this year .

The ICZN argues that changing a species' name will cause confusion among researchers.

This goes against the organization's primary goal for animal names: stability.

Harry is a U.K.-based staff writer at Live Science.

He studied Marine Biology at the University of Exeter .

He is also interested in evolution, climate change, robots and space exploration.

When not at work he can be found watching sci-fi films, playing old Pokemon games or running.