After causing mayhem on the East Coast, the spongy creature has infiltrated parts of Northern and Southern California.

Up close, it seems harmless — cute, even. With its rabbit ear-shaped antennae, fuzzy body and soft, mottled wings, the 2-inch ...

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 300 ...

The eggs tend to come with these objects when people move them, so the insect has spread far from where it was first accidentally released in Massachusetts. Spongy moth caterpillars feed on the ...

insect populations and climate change. Spongy moth outbreaks 'could have a very bad effect on California forests', he told SFGate. He noted that past outbreaks in Michigan left hundreds of ...

The eggs tend to come with these objects when people move them, so the insect has spread far from where it was first accidentally released in Massachusetts. Spongy moth caterpillars feed on the ...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was first introduced to the hardwood forests of New England in 1869. Native to Europe, female moths lay eggs on surfaces like branches, stacked firewood, and outdoor ...

The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) was first introduced to the hardwood forests of New England in 1869. Native to Europe, female moths lay eggs on surfaces like branches, stacked firewood, and outdoor ...