Raspberry leaves being eaten

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    mimmo Active Member 10 Years

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    Any ideas what bug may be causing this in raspberry leaves? Very artistic :) Looks like they prefer the softer leaf tissue, not the veins
     

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    mimmo Active Member 10 Years

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    I think I may have found the cause, leaf-cutting bees.
     

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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    The holes on your raspberry leaves are not like those typically made by leafcutter bees.

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    mimmo Active Member 10 Years

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    Maybe Hover Flies?
     
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