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box tree moth

Diaphania perspectalis

Photo by EmilieChich
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Field Notes

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.

Reference Links:

Diaphania perspectalis (Box Tree Moth) - Norfolk Micro Moths - The micro moths…

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