Amid a historic outbreak in several states, the 'gypsy' moth is being renamed over concerns about it being an ethnic slur. Here's what to know.

Amid a historic outbreak in several states, the 'gypsy' moth is being renamed over concerns about it being an ethnic slur. Here's what to know.

The word “gypsy” has long been used as a pejorative for the Romani community. ... An invasive species has an ethnic slur in its common name. Entomologists are changing that ...

The gypsy moth’s name has been scrapped by the country’s leading insect identification group because its scientists say the moniker is an ethnic slur offensive to some Romani people.

Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it’s considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth. The Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of ...

They are itinerant singers and dancers. Chorus members. The names below the title. But should they still be called gypsies?

Although a minority, the ethnic group has always formed an important part of Spanish society and culture, most notably due its strong links to Spain's emblematic flamenco music.

The popular Gypsy Den café is now known as The Den, eliminating an ethnic slur from its name. The Den, with locations at The Lab in Costa Mesa and downtown Santa Ana, is known for its artsy ...

The word “gypsy” has long been used as a pejorative for the Romani community. ... An invasive species has an ethnic slur in its common name. Entomologists are changing that ...