The scientific or taxonomic name would be Lymantriidae.

The scientific name of the family that the gypsy moth belongs to is Erebidae.

It is a moth of the Lymantriidae family, first described in 1758. In the early stages of it's life, it is a caterpillar.

Melody A. Keena has written:

'Effects of laboratory rearing on gypsy moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae)' -- subject(s): Gypsy moths as laboratory animals, Insect rearing, Gypsy moth, Variation

'Identification of gypsy moth larval color forms' -- subject(s): Gypsy moth, Identification, Larvae

It is probably a white-marked Tussock Moth. If it has numerous red spots, it's the western variety, either way it's in the family lymantriidae. Other defining features are long black lashes and a bright red head.