Avocado leaf spot

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  1. sunshade

    sunshade Active Member 10 Years

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    I discovered this spot on a fallen leaf from my mature avocado tree this morning. I've had this plant for over ten years and never seen anything like this before. Does anyone know what it is?
     

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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Looks like where insect eggs were/are.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Yup, that's 100% insect eggs. Keep an eye on your tree, but in general they're not anything to worry about - Avocados in the tropics play home to numerous creepy-crawlies without incident.
     
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    sunshade Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Daniel . . . I don't see another one on the tree.

    Thanks Lorax: it looks like an isolated interloper.
     
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