Growing a boxwood plant? You should be aware of the early signs of box tree moths taking up residence in your yard so you can ...

These box tree moth caterpillars recently hatched from their eggs, at Forest Pest Methods Laboratory, Buzzards Bay, MA. USDA photo by Hannah Nadel 4 of 12 — 20210810-APHIS-HN-004 ...

If you've never heard of the box tree moth, that's probably because it's a more recent pest problem. Native to China and ...

The box tree moth, an invasive species from East Asia, poses a significant threat to boxwood shrubs in Michigan. The moth caterpillars can defoliate a boxwood within a single season and eventually ...

Only the Box Tree Moth caterpillars will defoliate the plants. These insects can produce up to five generations in a season; they reproduce fast. They are controllable.

The box tree moth caterpillars start as lime green with black stripes, white spots, hair and a shiny black head. They can grow to about 1.5 inches and create a large amount of webbing on the plant.

They were first detected in our region in June 2023. Over time, the insect has become an issue in Ohio. The moth's caterpillars feed on the leaves of box wood shrubs, which is problematic to the ...

Invasive box tree moth found in Lapeer County Published: Sep. 24, 2024, 7:59 a.m. Invasive box tree moth caterpillars are green and yellow with white, yellow and black stripes and black spots.

Box tree moth larvae and webbing. Box tree moths overwinter as larvae. Once temperatures rise, overwintering larvae emerge and typically begin feeding in March, continuing until they pupate in late ...