The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, (BTM) is a significant invasive landscape pest that feeds on boxwood (Buxus spp.). Native to temperate and sub-tropical regions in Asia, BTM …

6 days ago · Box tree moth is an invasive pest that can significantly damage and potentially kill boxwood (Buxus species) plants if left unchecked. The caterpillars are ravenous feeders, and …

Box tree moth (BTM) [Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859); Lepidoptera: Crambidae] is a new, invasive species for Ohio that threatens the plant health of boxwoods (Buxus spp.) and the …

Jan 2, 2025 · The box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) is an invasive insect native to East Asia that causes significant damage to boxwood (Buxus spp.) plants by defoliating them, ultimately …

Jun 26, 2023 · Species Profile: Box Tree Moth. Feeds primarily on boxwood plants (Buxus spp.), where heavy infestations can defoliate plants and lead to plant death.

Cydalima perspectalis or the box tree moth is a species of moth of the family Crambidae, first described by Francis Walker, the English entomologist, in 1859.

The Box Tree Moth (BTM) is an exotic insect pest native to North China and Korea which poses a threat to boxwood plantings. Box Tree Moth’s presence in Europe was initially detected in …

Nov 18, 2024 · Native to China and Korea, the box tree moth spread to Europe in 2006 and the United States in 2021. They feed primarily on boxwood hedges, which are especially loved in …

Sep 19, 2024 · Learn how to identify and protect your plants from the invasive box tree moth. Discover the pest's life cycle, signs of box tree moth damage, and effective control measures …

The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis is native to China, Korea, and other parts of Asia. Introduced to Europe in 2007 it rapidly spread across the continent. In 2018 it was found in …