VDACS discovers the first box tree moths in Virginia, threatening boxwood plants, commonly used in landscaping.

Box tree moth is mostly a threat in landscaping scenarios because not a lot of wild boxwood is often found in forests, said Aaron Shurtleff, an entomologist with Plant Protection and Weed Management.

Box tree moth is mostly a threat in landscaping scenarios because not a lot of wild boxwood is often found in forests, said Aaron Shurtleff, an entomologist with Plant Protection and Weed Management.

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The box tree moth poses a serious threat to boxwood plants (Buxus species), a popular ornamental shrub in Virginia landscapes, officials said.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in the Commonwealth: the box tree moth.