The moth, which has a yellow scales on its little head, is native to both California and ironically Mexico.
It also has “unique genitalia” which has never before been seen in a male of a similar species.
Its genital's “valvae are strongly curved” with an “acute tip,” according to the study.
Vazrick Nazari, evolutionary biologist who made the discovery, named the moth Neopalpa Donaldtrumpi.
“Brought a smile to my face this morning”Twitter user
Revealing the flying insect in the latest edition of the journal Zookeys, he said the tuft reminded him of the incoming president's hairstyle.
In the journal, Nazari writes: “The reason for this choice of name is to bring wider public attention to the need to continue protecting fragile habitats in the US that still contain many undescribed species.
“By naming this species after the 45th President of the United States, I hope to bring some public attention to, and interest in, the importance of alpha-taxonomy in better understanding the neglected micro-fauna component of the North American biodiversity.”
People took to Twitter to comment on the new Donald Trump moth.
One said: "We have a moth named after Donald Trump :), brought a smile to my face this morning."
While another wrote: "The ugly little moth species named after Donald Trump though! It even has his hairdo. Pretty cool I guess."
There is a tradition in the US of naming new species after the president.
Barack Obama has had nine creatures named after him including a fish and a flatworm.
Trump is set to be sworn in as president tomorrow.
This comes as hookers cash in on the billionaire's inauguaration day.