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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.

Moth has name changed to remove racist slur The public is being invited to come up with a new name By Didier Descouens There are always big stories on WalesOnline - don't miss any with our daily emailInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up now We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A common moth is hav...

Experts Seeking To Rename Bugs With 'Ethnic Slur' In Name KEY POINTS The names are said to contain a derogatory term for Romani people It's part of the effort to replace inappropriate or offensive common names of insects Experts are dropping recognized common names of insects that are deemed derogatory or offensive, including "gypsy moth" and "gypsy ant." The Entomological Society of America (ESA) announced in a statement on July 7 that it has removed the names "gypsy moth" and "gypsy ant" in its Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List. According to the organization, the mo...

Jul 10, 2021 / 06:00 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 10, 2021 / 11:09 AM CDT FILE – In this July 28, 2008, file photo, a female Lymantria dispar moth lays her eggs on the trunk of a tree in the Salmon River State Forest in Hebron, Conn. In July 2021, the Entomological Society of America announced it is dropping the common name of this destructive insect that is also an ethnic slur against a group of people: the gypsy moth. (AP Photo/Bob Child, File) Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it’s considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth. The Entomological Soc...