Box Tree Moth vs Garden Grass-veneer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Box Tree Moth | Garden Grass-veneer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cydalima perspectalis | Chrysoteuchia culmella |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Crambidae | Crambidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan | 20-26 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Native to East Asia; invasive in Europe and North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Box Tree Moth
A white moth with iridescent brown wing borders that has become one of Europe's most destructive invasive species. Its caterpillars can completely defoliate ornamental boxwood hedges.
Did You Know?
Since arriving in Europe around 2007, it has devastated centuries-old boxwood gardens across the continent.
Garden Grass-veneer
A small straw-colored moth with a silvery sheen and prominent labial palps forming a snout. It is one of the commonest grass moths in European lawns.
Did You Know?
Hundreds can be flushed from a single patch of lawn when walking through grass at dusk.