Accidentally Introduced Wasp May Save European Box Trees

An accidentally introduced parasitoid could save box trees from ecological extinction

CABI scientists, who have published their research in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, suggest that an accidentally introduced parasitoid could help save wild box trees from ecological extinction.

Will an accidentally introduced parasitoid save European box trees?

Introduction: An unidentified species of Eriborus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) is an important larval parasitoid of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in its native range in South Korea. It is one of the parasitoid species being considered for classical biological control in Europe and North America, where C. perspectalis is a serious invasive pest of ornamental and wild box trees (Buxus spp.). In spring 2024, an Er

Box Tree Moth – Invasive Species Centre

Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) French common name: Pyrale du buis Box Tree Moth – Brown Colour Variant Photo credit: Szablocs Sáfián, University of West Hungary, Bugwood.org Box Tree Moth […]

CABI Scientists Propose Accidentally Introduced Parasitoid as Potential

In a groundbreaking study published in CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, researchers have revealed the potential role of an accidentally introduced parasitoid from East Asia in combating the devastating impact of the invasive box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) across Europe and North America. This discovery could

Accidental Parasitoid May Rescue Box Trees

CABI scientists, who have published their research in the journal CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, suggest that an accidentally introduced parasitoid