Euonymus is the only name generally given this genus, even at nurseries. It translates from Greek as "good name"! Some species are known as "winter creeper".

fennelgrl, There are products that will take out any plant-chewing caterpillar. One is called BT, a natural product made by fermenting bacteria (Bacillus thuringiensis.) It doesnÂt last too long though. Another is also made by fermenting bacteria, (Saccharopolyspora spinosa) and this one is very effective. I used it three years ago with a massive invasion of tent caterpillar and southern tent caterpillars. They disappeared in about three days, dead bodies hanging in their tents and on the ground. It works by making them unable to eat anything. I havenÂt seen any of these caterpillars in the past two years. Gardens Alive will have this product under the name of Bulls-Eye Bioinsecticide. At least, this one seems to work and lasts for a longer period of time. Here is a link that might be useful: Gardens Alive

Hi Dawna, Thanks for the kind words. I just wanted to put together a little info sheet for everyone because the pests are so bad this year, and everyone has had a lot of questions. It sure has been raining a lot up your way. I hope all is well there. At least we aren't having to worry about wildfires or a hay shortage this year. Flooding, however, may be this summer's big issue. Dawn

That could be any one of about one hundred moth larva that do chew on leaves and these can be controlled in the early stages of life, if dunking them is too much, (first three weeks) with sprays of Bacillus thurigiensis - Kurstaki. After that time Neem Oil sprays or pyrethrin dusts keeping in mind that both of these are broad spectrum poisons and should only be used as a laste resort.