What is eating my climatis

Discussion in 'Garden Pest Management and Identification' started by JustPeg, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. JustPeg

    JustPeg Member

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    My climatis is very happy and growing like gangbusters. there is one problem I see, something is eating it's leaves. I turn them over and don't see anything. Aphids are easy to see, but there are none on it. Does anyone have any ideas?
    Love to hear from you.
    JustPeg
     
    JustPeg, Jul 22, 2008
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    growest Active Member 10 Years

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    Hi Justpeg--sounds like your clematis is able to outgrow the pest, whatever it is.

    What shape and size are the holes/munches?

    Leafcutter bees this time of year will take large roundish sections out of the margins of soft leaves like perhaps your clematis, but this is just a wild guess.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Aphids suck plant juices, so you wouldn't see any chewing from them anyway.
     
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    thank you Growest,
    I never knew there was such a bee. The munches are as you described. The plant is thriving. It's " Blue Ravine" and it loves where it is. I'm not worried too much.
    Thank you.
     
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    Hey Rob,
    I totally forgot. Aphids are the first culprits that come to mind. lol. Anyway, even if they were there doing something else. I don't see any. Thanks for the reminder
     
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