The species has since been designated as the official state butterfly of Arkansas.

Five species of sea turtle are designated as threatened or endangered.

This species is also designated as the national bird of Thailand.

In 1975, this species was designated a natural treasure by Japanese government.

Numerous species have been designated from the fossil record since the initial description of the genus in 1799.

In 2008, this species was designated the West Virginia state fossil.

The species was designated as a special natural monument in 1951, and has been protected.

The species had previously been designated as type species for Verbascum.

The species on which the genus is based has been designated as Pinheirodon sp.

But which species should be designated each part?