Box Tree Moths in the Village

The Box Tree Moth is a pretty sight: white with a  grey line around its wings.  Its caterpillar is attractive too in green yellow and black.  But it’s not good news if you grow box in your garden as some in the village do.  The caterpillars eat the leaves and wrap the plant in silk.  The RHS has advice on what you can do if you spot them.

The moth was spotted last week.  Maybe the coming Autumn will see it off – until next year.