Amid a historic outbreak in several states, the 'gypsy' moth is being renamed over concerns about it being an ethnic slur. Here's what to know.

After months of a renaming process for an invasive moth species, the Entomological Society of America has decided – “spongy moth” is the new common name replacing the offensive “gypsy moth.” ...

BOSTON (CBS) - The pesky gypsy moth caterpillars are back and experts say it will be one of our worst years on record. Now is the time homeowners should take action. Read: Gypy Moth Facts ...

The gypsy moth’s name has been scrapped by the country’s leading insect identification group because its scientists say the moniker is an ethnic slur offensive to some Romani people.

Ryan Bridge, a Mount Wolf man who presents programs as Ryan the BugMan, explained, “As should be expected with all aspects of nature, spongy moths will cycle as well. Be it 3, 5, 10, 17 years or ...

ESA archives show the term "Gypsy-moth" being used since at least 1908, if not earlier, according to records shared with NPR. And the ESA governing board approved the term "gypsy ant" in 2006.

The gypsy moth has a new name, could do more damage this year Here's what to do about those caterpillars devouring your trees. Updated: 3:51 PM EDT Jun 15, 2023 ...

The worst gypsy moth infestation in 15 years has prompted a South Burlington resident to protect her neighborhood trees. Hosing hundreds of the moths' voracious caterpillars from the walls of her ...

The first Hokkaido gypsy moth in the U.S. was discovered in Snohomish County. Gypsy moths have been known to destroy massive agricultural areas around the country.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) monitors for spongy moth, and in 2023, they caught 1642 moths in their Whitley County traps, a high number. Other northern Indiana counties ranged from ...

In one photo taken in Wilbraham, some suspect it could be the gypsy moth. Western Mass News took the photo to the experts and spoke with Natasha Wright, an entomologist with Braman Termite and ...

Spongy moths, formerly called gypsy moths, have been eating oak tree leaves across the state since 1970. Last summer was a devastating year for parts of the state.