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 ...

According to the LSU AgCenter, buck moth caterpillars become a problem in the spring in Louisiana due to their spines that are covered in venom. The caterpillars often fall from trees, and if they ...

Discover Louisiana's wild insects! Learn about dangerous spiders, stinging wasps, and beautiful moths found across the state.

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 in oak ...

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