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Box tree moth

Box tree moth

Cydalima perspectalis

A species of Cydalima, Also known as Box-tree pyralid

A species of box tree moth, box tree moth produces two to three generations per year, which take flight from mid-spring to early autumn. In Great Britain, it has been ranked the "top garden pest" in the country and defoliates large numbers of box trees.

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Attributes of Box tree moth
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
deciduous forest; evergreen broadleaved forest; evergreen needled woodland; calcareous grassland
Adult Food Sources
Floral nectar, honeydew
Larva Food Source
Buxus sempervirens (common box), buxus microphylla (littleleaf box), buxus wallichiana (himalayan box), buxus colchica (colchis box)
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Box tree moth
Very rare
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Distribution Area of Box tree moth
America, Asia, Europe
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Life Cycle of Box tree moth
Egg The eggs of box tree moth are laid in clusters and exhibit a round or oval shape. They are tiny and can vary in color, generally matching the host plant for camouflage. During this stage, the insect is developing its basic structures inside the egg.
Larva As larvae, the box tree moth have a worm-like appearance, with a segmented body and a chewing mouthpart for consuming foliage. They grow rapidly, shedding their skin multiple times. Colors and patterns may change with each instar.
Pupal During pupation, the box tree moth is encased in a cocoon or chrysalis. It's a transitional stage where the larval body is reorganized into the adult form. The pupa is generally immobile, with significant changes occurring internally.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult box tree moth's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Box tree moth Larvae
Birds, rodents, wasps, ants, spiders
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Predators of Adult Box tree moth
Bats, birds, spiders
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Scientific Classification of Box tree moth
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Youth Habitat of Box tree moth
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Box tree moth
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract Box tree moth
Adults of box tree moth are likely attracted to artificial light sources and sweet baits, while larvae may be found on or near their host plants.
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Habitat Preferences of Box tree moth Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of box tree moth are laid on the underside of plant leaves, typically in areas with plenty of food sources like garden landscapes or near forestry with host plants. Caterpillars generally feed and can be found on the leaves of boxwood, preferring dense, trimmed hedges for protection and sustenance. Pupae often reside within spun webbing on the foliage of these plants, camouflaging well with their surroundings. Adults of box tree moth are attracted to light and are commonly found flitting in open areas or near vegetation during the nighttime. To search for these stages, one would inspect the foliage of boxwood plants and use light traps at night to attract and locate the adults.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Box tree moth
For adult box tree moth, the suitable time to search is at night when they are most active. For earlier stages, the suitable time would be during the day when natural light aids in spotting them on vegetation.
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Agricultural Pests

When box tree moth larvae infest, they feed voraciously on leaves, leading to defoliation. Mild infestations may only cause cosmetic damage, but severe cases can strip plants entirely, reducing photosynthesis and potentially killing young plants. This pest's impact on agriculture can indirectly affect humans by threatening crops and ornamental plants.

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