Thousands of red insects known as Mormon crickets have invaded Elko, Nev. Experts said the bugs won’t stay long because they are migrating, but the infestation has caused chaos. Image ...

Nevada has been plagued by intermittent Mormon cricket infestations since the insects invaded 10 million acres of land across the state in 2006, CBS affiliate KLAS reported.

Sure, the Mormon cricket is just an insect, but that name, frankly, just bugs the heck out of a Utah lawmaker. And he wants to change it. Well, for one, the flightless bug known for its voracious ...