Pests Sawfly larvae
Leaf edges eaten in arcs
Leaf edges are eaten away in arcs by green caterpillar-like larvae.
Also called: false caterpillargreen larvaeleaf edges eatensawfly
Severity
Keep an eye on it
Deal with it this week, before it spreads.
Parts affected
- Leaves
- Stems
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Roots
- Soil
Family
Pests
From insects to larvae: spot them early to get rid of them fast.
Understand
What is happening inside the plant
The sawfly is a wasp relative whose larvae look like caterpillars, green or yellowish, one to two centimetres long.
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