The Maryland Department of Agriculture is cautioning people about the discovery of box tree moth in the state. The pest was ...

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.

According to the Michigan State University Extension Office, box tree moths were first found in North America in 2018 in Toronto, Canada. In 2021, infested shrubs may have been sent to nurseries ...

The box tree moth is a highly destructive, invasive insect new to North America. It feeds on and destroys boxwoods, which are frequently used as topiaries and hedges and featured in Pennsylvania ...

Adult box tree moths generally have white bodies with a brown head and abdomen tip. Their wings are white and slightly iridescent, with an irregular thick brown border, spanning 1.6 to 1.8 inches.

Signs of life: An adult box tree moth wingspan 1 ½ and 1 ¾ inches and is distinguished by its white wings with brown edges. Also check for catepillars and webbing, pupa, eggs on leaves, and ...

BERRYVILLE — An invasive insect that scientists feared would make its way to Virginia has been found in Clarke County.

If you find a suspected box tree moth, please report it to [email protected] or call 1-888-253-7189. Please indicate which life stage was found, if damage was present, and include photos if possible.