Phylogeny and nomenclature of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) comb. n., which was recently introduced into Europe (Lepidoptera: Pyraloidea: Crambidae: Spilomelinae)

The box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) comb. n., is native to India, China, Korea, Japan and the Russian Far East. Its larvae are a serious pest of different species of Buxus. Recently, C. perspectalis was introduced into Europe and first recorded from Germany in 2006. This species...

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Main Authors: Richard MALLY, Matthias NUSS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2010-07-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201003-0012_Phylogeny_and_nomenclature_of_the_box_tree_moth_Cydalima_perspectalis_Walker_1859_comb_n_which_was_recen.php