Crambidae: Spilomelinae

1409a (ABH63.054) Box-tree Moth Cydalima perspectalis, (Walker, 1859)

KR06720a

Godmanchester
Godmanchester
 Photo © Barry Dickerson and Eddie Sutcliffe
Godmanchester
 Photo © Barry Dickerson and Eddie Sutcliffe
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Austria
Austria
 Photo © Barry Dickerson
Hemingford Grey, 19th Sept. 2020. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey, 19th Sept. 2020. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Hemingford Grey, 19th Sept. 2020. Light trap.
Hemingford Grey, 19th Sept. 2020. Light trap.
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


General InformationBoth sexes come to light.

Wingspan: 35-45mm
Foodplant(s): Box (Buxus)
UK Presence: Accidental Introduction
National status: Adventive Colonist

Regional Information

Recorded in 58 (21.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 March to 07 November

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 05 April to 04 October


Adventive Colonist