Post by The witch on Jun 14, 2007 10:35:05 GMT 1
Split from: sweetleafs+pond
What are these? They are scoffing the Iris leaves
Could be China Mark Moth caterpillars SL
Have a look at this ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=151&detail=true
Quote from www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plantprofile_nymphaea.shtml -
The China-mark moth can be a nuisance during summer by laying its eggs near the edge of leaves. They hatch into larvae that cut oblong-shaped pieces of the lily pads that they use to surround their body. They continue to nibble away while inside this protective coat, and eventually consume large chunks of foliage. The leaf-mining midge shreds the foliage but is a less common pest. Both the China-mark moth and the leaf-mining midge can be picked off badly affected leaves and fish will also help reduce their numbers.
sweetleaf said:
What are these? They are scoffing the Iris leaves
Could be China Mark Moth caterpillars SL
Have a look at this ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=151&detail=true
Quote from www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/plants/plantprofile_nymphaea.shtml -
The China-mark moth can be a nuisance during summer by laying its eggs near the edge of leaves. They hatch into larvae that cut oblong-shaped pieces of the lily pads that they use to surround their body. They continue to nibble away while inside this protective coat, and eventually consume large chunks of foliage. The leaf-mining midge shreds the foliage but is a less common pest. Both the China-mark moth and the leaf-mining midge can be picked off badly affected leaves and fish will also help reduce their numbers.
