A group of bug enthusiasts in the US are making headlines as they seek to change the name of an insect that calls portions of Minnesota home, as its name is deemed offensive to those of a certain Romanian descent. The Gypsy Moth name is in the crosshairs of the Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, is getting rid of the common name according to the ESA.
While there is no new name for the moth at this time, the group plans to meet to discuss the new name of the moth, and the lesser-known now only scientifically named gypsy ant.
Minnesota Bug s Name Changed As People Found It Offensive
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Minnesota Bug s Name Changed As People Found It Offensive
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Have you ever scrolled through social media and had to do a double-take because of what you saw? That happened to me yesterday when I saw a post by one of my favorite bands of all time. For King & Country, a 4 time Grammy award-winning group, just posted their concert line-up for the year and I was shocked to see that they will be bringing their jaw-dropping performance to Rochester, Minnesota on November 14th.
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Who is For King & Country?
I have followed this group for years and just before the pandemic hit, I was lucky enough to see them live up in the Twin Cities. They are phenomenal performers and the concert I saw was one of my favorites ever. Their real-life names are Joel and Luke Smallbone but when they hit the stage, they go by For King & Country.