Olenus (trilobite)

Olenus is a genus of Upper Cambrian ptychopariid trilobite.

Etymology
The name Olenus refers to a mythological figure. His wife Lethaea claimed she was more beautiful than any goddess. To punish her for her vanity, she was turned to stone by the gods. Olenus could have avoided this fate, but chose to join his wife.

Distribution
Olenus can be found in the British Isles, India, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Newfoundland, Texas, South Korea, and Australia.

O. haimantensis occurs in the Middle Cambrian of India (upper part of the Parahio Formation, left bank of the Parahio/Barachu river, above the Moopa camping ground, Spiti).