Two caterpillar notes, an old one and a very recent one. First, from a Language Log posting of mine from 6/2/06: As for the oak moths, we’ve been exceptionally afflicted by them this spring at Stanford — a rain of caterpillars [California Oakworms, Phryganidia californica], then masses of cocoons, and now clouds of moths.  Ick.  Susie … Continue reading Chenillar moments, including frass and lepidopterism