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Hey everyone, I have noticed lots of small holes on my strawberry patch. Upon closer inspection I found these tiny creatures curled up on the bottom of the leaf. They are maybe 0,5 cm or even smaller. Yellow-light green in color and with brown head. I also noticed holes on the leaves of my hazelnut tree, but haven't yet been able to find anything, could be the same thing. Does anyone have any clue as to what it might be, and how do I get rid of it? Will it eat the fruit too or just the leaves??
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Looks like a caterpillar to me,but not a clue from which butterfly/moth it will turn intoHe who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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Think it's this one .........
Taken from ... Tortrix MothsStrawberry Tortrix Moth (Acleris comariana)
There are normally two generations each year. Overwintering occurs as eggs laid by second generation moths. Eggs are laid on the upper and lower surfaces of leaves. Young caterpillars appear in late April and are present until June, and again from July to September. Newly emerged caterpillars are white with a black head, turning to pale green with a brown head when fully grown. Feeding normally takes place on foliage and infestations need to be large to cause economic damage to fruit.
Adult moths have a wingspan of around 15mm. Their colouring varies but there is a clearly visible dark marking half way between the tip and base of each forewing. The first generation emerges in mid-June and a second generation appears from mid-September to the end of October.He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
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Thank you, it could indeed be that one!Comment
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