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Invasive box tree moth found in Lenawee County
Published: 11/14/2022
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The invasive box tree moth, a pest that feeds on ornamental boxwood shrubs, has been discovered at locations in Lenawee County. Homeowners with boxwood shrubs should inspect their plants for signs of the moth, which include green and yellow caterpillars with stripes or adult moths that come in two color forms. If suspected insects are found, they can be reported at Michigan.gov/Invasives/ID-Report/Insects/Box-Tree-Moth. Learn more about boxwood moths in a recent news release from the Michigan Department of Invasive Species Program.