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I have two old photos of Box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis.
The moth originated in Asia and it is invasive species in Europe. It is a pest, destroying box tree or Buxus sempervirens. Last couple of years the box trees in my country were attacked by that moth causing severe defoliation. Being new insect for Europe, first reported in 2006 in Germany, it spread quickly and become huge problem for the gardens and parks with box trees.
Still I saw the moth on the window and nowhere near the box tree.
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What a beautiful thing it is!
It is indeed, thanks for stopping by 😀🦋
Such beautiful shots of it and thanks for the info about them
Thank you! 😀
Most welcome
Es muy bonita la polilla. Sus imágenes son muy bien enfocadas. Gracias.
Thank you, glad you like them 😀
Wow a tuxedo moth.
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LOL
This is one posh moth. 😀
That is a pretty moth with great photos of it. Too bad it does so much destruction. It would be nice if it killed mosquitoes instead of trees.
Thank you. 😀
Undeed, it is better. I hate the mosquitoes. 😀
It is a beauty. It is too bad that it is so destructive. Great photos!
Lovely photos of the moth... I never have much luck with moths or butterflies so I'm glad to see your photos!
Thank you very much! 😀
I was lucky finding the moths and butterflies.