Box-tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis found on the grass in a garden, Bewdley town, 12 Oct 2023. Introduced to the UK accidentally in 2007, and originally from SE Asia. The caterpillars feed on Box and can defoliate the shrub. Flies from late July to September.

The moth arrived in Europe, most likely with a shipment of Buxus plants from Asia. It was first detected in Germany and the Netherlands around 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Box-tree Moth – Cydalima perspectalis

Photo by: Rosemary Winnall