What's eatting my monarda leaves?

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  1. kathyjlng

    kathyjlng Member

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    A while back one of your subscribers asked this question. As far as I can see she never received an answer. I, too, would like to know what is eatting my monarda leaves? What ever it is it is really having a feast and I want it stopped.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Photos! Photos! Without seeing the damage patterns it will be nearly impossible to ID the cause.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Second lorax's request. Caterpillars, maybe...?
     
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    No pics! They are little holes, a lot of them. I thought slugs but I've got them covered. I don't see much of anything else in the yard except for bees.
     
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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Leaf-cutter bees...?
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Really tiny holes might be the result of a fungal infection - here we call it Buckshot Mildew. However, I'd be more inclined to suspect beetles.
     
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    thanks, everyone!
     

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