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Bee to the blossom, moth to the flame; Each to his passion; what's in a name? — Helen Hunt Jackson, 19th century American writer, poet, and activist When it comes to moth names, have I got some ...

Last month, the Pennsylvania Game Commission announced it’s plans to spray more than 109,000 acres of state game lands to protect the forests from spongy moths. For those who may not have heard of the ...

In 2021, the Entomological Society of America officially adopted the name Spongy Moth as the new common name for the invasive species Gypsy Moth. The new name refers to the forest defoliating insect’s ...

Scientists are unsure whether the moth's name comes from Atlas, the Titan from Greek mythology, or from the intricate patterns on its wings, which resemble a map.