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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: Joolieeee on June 18, 2020, 12:28:04

Title: creature on chilli pepper
Post by: Joolieeee on June 18, 2020, 12:28:04

Hi, any advice on what this is on my chilli pepper? Took off about 20 today, one hiding under each leaf. Will my plant survive if I keep removing, or is it too late? Thanks

Title: Re: creature on chilli pepper
Post by: Hector on June 18, 2020, 15:26:57

I had similar last season and left alone as think they are hoverfly larvae/ good guys who eat aphids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwcc0dy0oB8

Title: Re: creature on chilli pepper
Post by: saddad on June 18, 2020, 19:49:41

Thanks Hector, that's what I thought but the resolution of the picture wasn't good emough for my poor eyesight!  :BangHead:

Title: Re: creature on chilli pepper
Post by: Joolieeee on June 19, 2020, 19:12:09

thanks both, really helpful. I'll leave them to go about their good work  :happy7: