Previously called the gypsy moth, the Entomological Society of America changed the name to remove the derogatory term for the Romani people. Even though the name is new, these moths have been in ...

The cause is Lymantria dispar, more commonly known as the Spongy Moth. The bug eats everything in its path during its caterpillar phase. It was previously known as the Gypsy Moth. "Spongy moth ...

Some may know the invasive insect better as gypsy moth, its former moniker until it was recently renamed. The Tribune reached out to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources for some extra answers.

Reader question: Is the gypsy moth under control in city parks, or does it remain a concern? Are aerial sprayings of insecticide still being done? It seems most of the attention has switched to ...

The spongy moth -- formerly known as the gypsy moth -- appears to be on the decline according to state officials. Vermonters over the last several years have become all too familiar with the ...

Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources wants forest owners to help fight spongy moths — formerly known as gypsy moths. Spongy moths pose a serious threat to oaks ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The spongy moth, previously referred to as a gypsy moth, has spread (and been a problem) across the northeastern United States for a long time. But officials from the ...

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday the start of aerial spraying of state woodlands to combat spongy moths (Lymantria dispar dispar, formerly known as the gypsy ...

and it's defoliating thousands of acres.The spongy moth, formerly known as the gypsy moth, is in its caterpillar stage and feasting on trees. The caterpillar is only a 1.5 to 2 inches long and may ...