What’s eating my Redbud Tree leaves? - Ask Extension
Hi,
What might be eating the half-circle bites of my Redbud Tree leaves?
Maybe the Leafcutter Bee?
Thank you.
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What’s eating my Redbud Tree leaves? #837264
Asked June 23, 2023, 8:24 PM EDT
Hi,
What might be eating the half-circle bites of my Redbud Tree leaves?
Maybe the Leafcutter Bee?
Thank you.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Andrea,
Yes, it is leaf cutter bees. See here:
https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1705
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/leafcutter-bees-shrubs-and-flowers
These bees are fascinating creatures. They roll the leaf pieces up and use them to raise their young. The damage to plants is cosmetic and no treatment is recommended.
Hope this helps.
