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The spongy moth, Lymantria dispar
| Authors: | Michal Rindos, Andrew M. Liebhold |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Type: | Scientific Journal |
| Station: | Northern Research Station |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2023.03.055 |
| Source: | Current Biology |
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Abstract
What is the spongy moth? The spongy moth is an invasive, univoltine, foliage-feeding tussock moth with a native range spanning most of the Palaearctic and an invaded range in eastern North America (Figure 1). Until recently, this insect was referred to as the 'gypsy moth', but in 2021 the Entomological Society of America, recognizing the derogatory nature of the word 'gypsy', changed the common name to be harmonised with the German name schwammspinner and French name spongieuse — both of which reference the spongy nature of the egg masses laid by female moths.