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Cydalima perspectalis

(Walker, 1859) 1409a / 63.054
=Diaphania perspectalis
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Yorkshire Status: Common resident.

Formerly Diaphania perspectalis

Argus 72, 2014: Native to eastern Asia this moth has become established in Europe, the larval foodplant is box.

VC64. Spofforth, a melanic example 24.7.2014 (AD). NEW COUNTY RECORD.

Argus 81, 2017: There is a single previous record in VC64. This pest of box (Buxus) has shown a rapid spread nationally in the past few years.

VC61. Cottingham, 23.6.2017 (AA). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

VC62. Scarborough, 12.9.2017 (AR). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

VC63. Fishlake, 25.9.2017 (RP). NEW VICE-COUNTY RECORD.

Recorded in 67 (34%) of 200 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 2014.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

< Leucinodes orbonalis  |  Evergestis forficalis >
Wingspan: 38-42mm
Flight: Multiple generations, records from June - November
Foodplant:   Box
Nat Status: Adventive
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
16/10/2024162SE65 - York (E)
09/10/2024261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
08/10/2024261TA41 - Kilnsea / Spurn Head
08/10/2024164SE55 - York (N/W)
07/10/2024161TA02 - Hessle
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