Box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ), #5199.4 by larose forest photos

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05-Jul-2025	Christine Hanrahan

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis), #5199.4

At home

Unfortunately, this pretty moth can destroy boxwood shrubs (Buxus). According to Bug Guide this moth "has only recently been recorded in North America from Toronto, Ontario (CFIA, 2019)."

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Marcia Colelli		08-Jul-2025 17:29
Beautiful capture with wonderful details. V

janescottcumming		08-Jul-2025 12:54
The range of colors are really crazy. V

pkocinski		08-Jul-2025 12:01
They are pretty...

Pierre		08-Jul-2025 11:07
Une superbe photo de ce joli papillon! V

joseantonio		08-Jul-2025 02:51
beautifully captured.V.

Hank Vander Velde		08-Jul-2025 00:41
Great macro of this beautiful moth Christine.

globalgadabout		08-Jul-2025 00:25
it looks like royalty with that colour scheme...stunning image quality..

Carl Carbone		08-Jul-2025 00:00
They are pretty as your shot shows. I saw a couple here, too. Fortunately, boxwood isn't a native plant.

Jean Chiasson		07-Jul-2025 22:25
Beautiful capture V

Isabel Cutler		07-Jul-2025 20:55
Beautiful capture! V.

hayl		07-Jul-2025 19:55
I've been reading about this moth and its larvae. We have two boxwoods so I'm keeping an eye on them. It's such a pretty moth covered in glitter.

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