NPR

A common moth pest had a slur in its name; now it's getting a makeover

An invasive moth responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars damage has a new name. Up until now, this moth's common name contained a derogatory term for Romani people. OK. This is a real ...
Phys.org

'Spongy moth' adopted as new common name for Lymantria dispar

"Spongy moth" has been formally adopted as the new common name for the moth species Lymantria dispar by the Entomological Society of America. The ESA Governing Board voted unanimously last week to ...
The New York Times

Meet the Spongy Moth, Whose Old Name Contained an Offensive Term

Having removed the pejorative name “gypsy moth” last July, the Entomological Society of America officially renamed Lymantria dispar. By Sabrina Imbler See more of our coverage in your search ...
WWNO

A common moth pest had a slur in its name; now it's getting a makeover

OK. This is a real situation. You've got the common name for a widely recognized forest pest, and that common name contains a racial slur. So how do you rename it? Jane Lindholm of Vermont Public ...