Insect experts across the nation agreed to change the name of a common invasive pest to end the longtime use of an ethnic slur. The Entomological Society of America on Wednesday, March 2, announced ...
A menacing pest just became a bit less problematic, at least socially, after getting an update to its common name. Lymantria dispar is an invasive insect previously known as the gypsy moth — a label ...
Scientists have unveiled a new species of moth found only on the Greek island of Crete -- and named it after Chicago-born ...
(WFRV) – In an attempt to stop using a name deemed derogatory, the “gypsy moth” is no more and officials have determined a new name for the insect. The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced ...
When the common name for a common forest pest contains a racial slur, how do you rename it? The pest, in this case, is an invasive moth that's been devouring foliage, in its caterpillar stage, since ...
(WFRV) – In an attempt to stop using a name deemed derogatory, the “gypsy moth” is no more and officials have determined a new name for the insect. The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced ...
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