New name, same old leaf-eating game.
The 'Spongy Moth' is the new common name for Lymantria dispar, renamed because it's former name ("gypsy" moth) is derogatory. The new name is inspired by the species’ sponge-like egg masses.
During your outdoor adventures, keep an eye out for these egg masses that can be deposited on trees, wood, outdoor furniture, or other surfaces. Once temperatures warm, you may also start to see Spongy Moth caterpillars feeding on tree leaves.
So far, this invasive species is considered established in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. It has also been detected and subsequently eradicated in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Your observations will help show the extent of Spongy Moth populations in areas where it is established and could also help with early detection if the species spreads to western Canada or Newfoundland and Labrador.
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