Insekten

Cydalima perspectalis

Box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis)
Lateinischer Name Cydalima perspectalis
Trivialname Box tree moth
Biologie

A moth of the Crambidae family. Multivoltine (multiple generations/year). Larvae feed on leaves, with 5-6 instars. Pupation occurs in leaf litter or silk cocoons. Adults are active at dusk.

Schaden

Severe defoliation of Buxus species (boxwood), leading to plant stress, dieback, or death. Repeated infestations weaken plants.

Verbreitungsgebiete

Native to East Asia (China, Korea, Japan); invasive in Europe, North America, and parts of South America.

Monitoring

Pheromone traps using specific sex pheromones; visual surveys for defoliation and larval webs.

Empfohlene Fallen

Delta traps or bucket traps baited with C. perspectalis sex pheromone lures.

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