A black caterpillar bugs is feasting on one of my figs.
Does anyone know what this may be and what needs to be done to get rid of them. Many thanks in advance.
Cheers Rob
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Fig leave feast
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Rob101
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Fig leave feast
Hi all
A black caterpillar bugs is feasting on one of my figs.
Does anyone know what this may be and what needs to be done to get rid of them. Many thanks in advance.
Cheers Rob
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A black caterpillar bugs is feasting on one of my figs.
Does anyone know what this may be and what needs to be done to get rid of them. Many thanks in advance.
Cheers Rob
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NSB001
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Re: Fig leave feast
Not sure what they are. But I would pick them off and squish then. Sometimes they hide under the leaves as well.
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KIRKY
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Re: Fig leave feast
They are larvae of the beetle Poneridia semipullata.
Cheers
Kirky
Cheers
Kirky
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