After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy moth has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California, where it’s wreaked havoc due to its insatiable appetite — it feeds on over ...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar), which enjoys chomping on shrub and tree leaves, has continued to infiltrate parts of Ohio, leading the department to take action and aerial spray areas ...

The spongy moth, previously known as the gypsy moth is a widespread invasive pest species in the United States, disliked mainly due to the caterpillars’ appetite for destruction: they can ...

However, it needs cool climates in order to grow, and as global temperatures continue to rise, it appears that spongy moths are evading their enemy and expanding their reach: On Dec. 28 ...