An old problem for trees in North America is getting a new name, as the Entomological Society of America reconsiders the common name for “gypsy moths.”The organization plans to review and replace ...

These insects might be pests, but their names can be even more problematic. These insects might be pests, but their names can be even more problematic. is a senior science reporter covering energy and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Bug experts are dropping the common name of ...

The largest organization of insect experts in the world is dropping its common names for two insects — the gypsy moth and gypsy ant — because it says the names are inappropriate and offensive. The ...

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 ...