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Rose Being Eaten

ommthreeommthree Posts: 314
in Problem solving

Hi All,

I have a climbing rose in a pot. Is new this year, and it's doing well. But something is eating the leaves quite aggressively, and I can't see the culprit. Does anyone recognise the damage and can tell me what's causing it? Picture link below. 

Many thanks!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/131308917@N04/28591515631/in/dateposted-public/

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  • Mark56Mark56 Posts: 1,653

    Looks like leaf miner to me. They are harmless but make the leaves look unsightly, I'd remove affected and take out 1-2 inches of soil below where they lay their pupae for winter. It worked for my Asters. 

    Last edited: 31 July 2016 12:14:11

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114

    Also leaf-cutter bee??

  • Ladybird4Ladybird4 Posts: 37,905

    I agree with Mark. Definitely not leaf cutter bees there is another post on here talking about them. Look for a post that talks about 'razor cuts on leaves'.

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  • ommthreeommthree Posts: 314

    Thanks everyone!

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