Box tree moth
Cydalima perspectalis
Conservation status: Established immigrant/accidental reintroduction
When to see: July to mid-September
About
This is the box tree moth, it was accidentally introduced to the UK originating from South East Asia. First spotted in 2007 the caterpillars feed on various species of box Buxus spp and can do serious damage to the point of completely defoliating plants within a week.
| See also different: | Garden moths |
