Computer models developed by the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory predict that hotter, drier conditions ...

New research has predicted that hotter, drier conditions in North America will aid the spread of the invasive spongy moth, ...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as the gypsy moth, is an invasive moth that was brought to the U.S. from France in 1869 for silk production. It has been causing major damage to ...

It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage. Among those pests are gypsy moth caterpillars, also known as spongy moth caterpillars ...

drier conditions in North America will limit the growth of a fungus that normally curbs the spread of the spongy moth, an invasive species that has caused millions of dollars in damage to forests.

Invasive species experts are asking families to check their holiday trees, wreaths and garland for invasive bugs and plants. They warn insects eggs from spongy moths and spotted lanternflies can harm ...

Spongy moth egg masses are about the size of a thumb ... to be very dormant so you're not likely to see any insects or any damage in regards to your Christmas tree," she said.

The Lymantria dispar, or spongy/gypsy moth, was introduced to North America in 1869 at Medford, Mass., where it was used in a failed silk-production experiment.