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I'm wondering what could be hollowing out the youngest buds on my one variety of rosebush. The newest leaves on the plant, just around the hollowed bu...
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What insect is causing this damage? #843935
Asked August 03, 2023, 1:40 AM EDT
I'm wondering what could be hollowing out the youngest buds on my one variety of rosebush. The newest leaves on the plant, just around the hollowed buds are being eaten as well. I haven't found an insect or eggs on the plant.
Clackamas County Oregon
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Thank you for your question. The damage is consistent with that caused by the Rose curculio, described here: https://pnwhandbooks.org/insect/hort/landscape/hosts-pests-landscape-plants/rose-rosa-rose-curculio
You're not seeing any insects because the female laid her eggs and died, and the beetle has already eaten the bud before it opened. This article has advice for controlling them: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/rosecurculio.html
I hope this helps. Good luck!
You're not seeing any insects because the female laid her eggs and died, and the beetle has already eaten the bud before it opened. This article has advice for controlling them: https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/INVERT/rosecurculio.html
I hope this helps. Good luck!
