63.054 BF1409a - Crambidae - Spilomelinae - Cydalima perspectalis

63.054 BF1409a - Crambidae - Spilomelinae - Cydalima perspectalis - Box-tree Moth

Adult Micro: CAT 1 - Distinctive Species -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Crambidae

Other Name/s: Diaphania perspectalis

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Diagnostic.

Distribution: A recent invasive most probably introduced with imported Buxus plants via garden centres or range expansion. 1st recorded in Britain in 2007, gradually becoming a pest species on Box (Buxus) plants. 2023 – Extremely widespread in the county, especially in the south.

Flight Period: June / July / August / - On the wing during June – August.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - occasionally attracted to light

*** Last updated on 10 March 2025 by RP ***

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Wingspan: 38-42mm

Food Plant: Box (Buxus).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Melbourne – September 2023 – Tony Davison© / Findern, Derbyshire – Brian Hallam© / Belper (2024) Dave Evans©