New Invasive Insect Pest Found in Virginia for the First Time

Invasive box tree moth discovered in Clarke County

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

New invasive insect pest found in Virginia for the first time

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth. Inspectors discovered the pest, Cydalima perspectalis, at four locations in Clarke and Loudoun counties. This marks the first time the species has been found in Virginia. The box tree moth poses a serious threat to boxwood plants (Buxus species), a popular orname…

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