Cydalima
Lederer, 1863
Cydalima is a of in the Crambidae, Spilomelinae. The genus contains approximately nine described , with Cydalima perspectalis (box tree moth) being the most economically and ecologically significant due to its status in Europe and North America. Most species in the genus are to Asia, with limited documented information available for the majority of species beyond taxonomic descriptions.
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Distribution
range includes East Asia (China, Japan, Korea). The has become in Europe and North America through accidental introduction, primarily via Cydalima perspectalis. GBIF records indicate presence in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, though these likely represent of C. perspectalis rather than native occurrences of the genus as a whole.
Human Relevance
The is primarily known to the public and agricultural sectors through Cydalima perspectalis, which is a major pest of ornamental boxwood (Buxus spp.) in horticulture. The box tree has caused significant to historical gardens, nurseries, and landscape plantings across Europe since 2007 and is an emerging threat in North America following its in Canada in 2018 and subsequent U.S. detections.
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Species diversity
The comprises nine recognized : Cydalima capriniodes, C. decipiens, C. diaphanalis, C. joiceyi, C. laticostalis, C. mysteris, C. perspectalis, C. pfeifferae, and C. violalis. Most species were described in the late 19th to early 20th century, with C. perspectalis described by Walker in 1859.
Taxonomic history
The was established by Lederer in 1863. were originally described under various other genera (Phakellura, Glyphodes) before being transferred to Cydalima.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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