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Box Tree Moth

Cydalima perspectalis

Photo by Dr.Sarancha
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Field Notes

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Introduced from Asia and now spreading all over the world, destroying whole forests of box trees! Serious pest!

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Cydalima perspectalis

Species ID Suggestions

Box Tree Moth

Cydalima perspectalis

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Comments (4)
Dr.Sarancha
Спасибо Irina Sh! от меня никуда.. раз уж попала в поле зрения - готово)))
IrinaSh
Какая необычная,нарядная бабочка!Даже на потолке не спрятаться от Вас:-)Красиво!
bayucca
Crambidae, Spilomelinae, Cydalima perspectalis. http://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/118433 http://www.fera.defra.gov.uk/plants/publications/documents/factsheets/boxTreeCaterpillar2011.pdf Introduced from Asia and now spreading all over the world, destroying whole forests of box trees! Serious pest!!

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PublishedAugust 7, 2014

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