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The psyllid nymphs, which are the immature stage of the insects’ development, are only active for a very short period of time in the spring and feed on developing foliage, which causes the cupping of leaves that you are seeing. The nymphs remove sap from the expanding new leaves, affecting the appearance of the boxwood, but are of no concern regarding the plant’s health.

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