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    Not much to go on, but noticed these leaf abnormalities.

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    Seem like a leaf eating critter of some kind?
    Was also wondering if this could happen from wonky genetics. : /
    Haven't come across anything moving. Got the yellow stickies laid out. All damage is limited to leaf edges.

    Appreciate any thoughts.
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    That first photo really looks like a critter was eating out all the leaf material between the veins. Repeating it a bit too.

    That second photo one of the leaves actually has what looks more like a cut or a tear across the vein and I don't think that's caused by a bug. Both the leaves of the second photo just don't look repetitive or convincing for a bug.

    I've seen the odd chomped on leaves like this before and never heard of any big infestation or problem from them.



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    Quote Originally Posted by jingo View Post
    That first photo really looks like a critter was eating out all the leaf material between the veins. Repeating it a bit too.

    That second photo one of the leaves actually has what looks more like a cut or a tear across the vein and I don't think that's caused by a bug. Both the leaves of the second photo just don't look repetitive or convincing for a bug.

    I've seen the odd chomped on leaves like this before and never heard of any big infestation or problem from them.



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    Thanks, Jingo. That's reassuring.
    I get what you're saying about repetitive pattern. Didn't think of that.

    Dont know if leaves cutting into other leaves is possible for some of them. With repetitive friction from the circulation it seems at least possible. I've messed up some of the lowest leaves moving the pots, but can't see how I'd cause that damage up top.

    'll take another look around for intruders. Hopefully someone was just passing through. Thanks.

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    I think it's just generic damage from brushing them, wind from the fan and other bits. Doesn't look like bugs to me but I've (touch wood) never had an infestation...

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    Agree with Karsa and Jingo, Mine have laods of nicks and tears in them like that from moving the plants, watering and wind damage etc

    Keep an eye out but wouldn't worry too much

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    Was just thinking about the first pic. You can practically draw a straight line across both leaf's damage. Makes me lean more toward some leaf grinding when the pots were positioned differently. Unless the bug stopped at the same spots on the adjacent leaf. Dont know the dining habits of leaf eating critters, but feels less likely.

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