Holes in Leaves - Visible Insects or Other Pests

Leaves have holes in them, and there are visible insects or other pests on the plant.

This combination of symptoms may be caused by a number of problems. You may either view the list of possible causes, or select from the list of additional symptoms in order to narrow down your search.

• List of possible causes.

Additional Symptoms

• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are dark gray beetles about 3/8 inch in length. They feed at night. Its larvae are white with brown heads. These generally measure about 1/2 inch length and have no legs. The larvae can be found burrowed in the soil where they feed on the roots.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are insect larvae 1/4 to 2-1/2 inches in length. Depending on their species, they may be hairy, but not necessarily. Their color and pattern also depend on their species.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are insects typically measuring 3/4 to 2-1/2 inches in length, but they may be larger. They have flat, shiny, oily-looking bodies with very long antennae, and they vary in color from light brown to dark brown. They feed at night.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are insects measuring about 1/4 inch in length. They may be striped, banded or spotted, and they are black and either yellow or yellowish-green in color.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are insects measuring 1/4 to 3/4 inch in length. They are brown in color, and they have a pair of large pincers on their tails. They feed by night.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are insects measuring 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. They are black or metallic blue in color, and some have either a thin, yellow stripe or tiny, white spots on the wing casings. These insects jump like fleas when disturbed.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are beetles measuring 1/16 to 1/4 inch in length. They come in a variety of colors and patterns. Short of consulting a field guide for insects, the easiest way to identify them is to locate the small, round holes which they eat away from the edges of the leaves.
• Visible insects or other pests fit the following description: They are mollusks. They typically measure 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches in length, but they may be larger. They are brown with soft, unsegmented bodies. They may have shells. They usually feed at night.

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