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Box tree moth

Cydalima perspectalis

Description:

Moth, 1.5 cm long, 3 cm wingspan. Invasive species in Europe, originating in east Asia. Larvae feed on box and other Buxus species leaves.

Habitat:

Indoors, attracted by light

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Ioannis
Ioannis 7 years ago

Updated with high resolution photo, identification and info.

Ioannis
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Ioannis

Île-de-France, Tromelin Island

Spotted on Aug 26, 2016
Submitted on Aug 26, 2016

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