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Hi all,

for the last month something has been cutting out parts of the leaves of my rose (see picture), chillis and a few other plants - I imagine it is some type of leaf cutter which can fly? Any tips on how to reduce the incidence would be much appreciated

I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment in central Budapest, Hungary - the weather is currently 77F, district is almost devoid of greenery!




pic:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3svwbrzn8clw ... C_8545.JPG

I can't really help. Like you said, probably a leaf cutter of some kind (all those perfect rounds!). But if there isn't much other greenery around, you probably have made it very happy!

Bad news: most leaf cutters are pretty difficult to control. Good news: you don't really have to. As long as the damage stays at the level it is, it is only a cosmetic problem. Plants have plenty of extra leaf surface, way more than they really need. So they can share some and still be fine.