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The Box Tree Moth: An Invasive Species Severely Threatening Buxus Natural Formation in NW Italy
- Chiara Ferracini,
- Cristina Pogolotti,
- Paolo Mancardi,
- Michela Miglio,
- Simona Bonelli and
- Francesca Barbero
(1) The box tree moth (BTM), Cydalima perspectalis Walker, represents one of the recent examples of exotic insect pests native to Asia accidentally introduced in Europe by the nursery trade. In Europe, BTM develops on Buxus sempervirens L., causing s...