Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because they can deliver painful stings. If you think ...

Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches and ...

NEW ORLEANS — The stinging buck moth caterpillars are back. Dozens have been spotted at a restaurant in Mid-City New Orleans. That's where Lisa Black was eating after flying in from Philadelphia. She ...

From late November through December, the adult buck moths, which have charcoal black-and-white wings and rusty orange on ...

LAFAYETTE, La. - March through May marks not only the beginning of spring, but also the start of a more bothersome season for many residents: the stinging caterpillar. “The buck moths favorite spot is ...

NEW ORLEANS — It's about to be that time of year again, the time when we see caterpillars' everywhere. An expert predicts we may see more of the insects this summer compared to last. New Orleanians ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Are These Caterpillars Damaging Your Oak Trees? See the Photos to Know originally appeared on Dengarden. Many caterpillars feed on the leaves of oak trees. Most will not do much damage, but some can ...