Something has been chomping on my Aquilegias

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cinemike CREZIERES, France(Zone 8a) Oct 02, 2013

Hi,

I just noticed these characteristically circular holes in the leaves of some of my Aquilegias.

Has anyone any idea what is causing them?

TIA

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 02, 2013

Look up Leaf Cutter Bees. Find more images of the holes they cut. Yours sure look like that!

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cinemike CREZIERES, France(Zone 8a) Oct 03, 2013

Hey well done! I agree that really seems to be the one. And... they are European... and they are 'solitary' so I don't have to expect an invasion. Phew!

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drobarr Hummelstown, PA(Zone 6b) Oct 04, 2013

to me looks like kids got out a single paper hole puncher

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cinemike CREZIERES, France(Zone 8a) Oct 05, 2013

LOL.... but the holes are too big...

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Oct 05, 2013

Diana is right. Now and then I get them on rose leaves. No permanent damage.

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Oct 11, 2013

Those perfectly cut out circles fit the best into the nesting holes the bees make for their eggs and larvae. Kinda nice being able to contribute to nature that way!

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