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box tree moth

Diaphania perspectalis

Description:

Medium sized moth, black and white wings, dark red eyes.

Habitat:

Introduced into Europe from east Asia. Caterpillars on box trees (Buxus).

Notes:

This one was sitting on our fence for hours, and did not move even when I came close to take a picture.

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EmilieChich
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EmilieChich

Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Nov 11, 2013
Submitted on Nov 11, 2013

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