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Boxwood Leaftier Moth

Galasa nigrinodis

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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Barling, Arkansas

Glouster, Ohio

Bethany, Oklahoma

Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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LupineNight

Bethany, OK | August 2014 | Neutral

The larvae feed on dead leaves of boxwood (so I've read), so it doesn't sound like a pest. It is a very amazing looking creature tho! I'd seen pictures before but had no idea how tiny they are. Very interesting find!

DiOhio

Corning, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2007 | Neutral

Host Plant: leaves of Boxwood

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