Somethings eating my bay

[Kayleigh]

Could it be a leaf cutter bee that is leaving these leaves with holes in them. Or something else

[galanthus]

I have leaf cutter bees most years and they have always been quite neat, more smooth and round as opposed to jagged. Although maybe yours is a learner

[Bub-les]

I'd say definitely not a leaf cutter bee they cut out even elongated semi circles

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by galanthus

I have leaf cutter bees most years and they have always been quite neat, more smooth and round as opposed to jagged. Although maybe yours is a learner

Or drunk

[naturelover]

i agree with above,i would say catterpiller even though it seems rather early.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by naturelover

i agree with above,i would say catterpiller even though it seems rather early.

It does get some sort of caterpillar that rolls the leaves..The damage might not be this years as its always got holes in the leaves. I can rule leaf cutter bees out now.

[aeshna5]

Bit like Vine Weevil damage which nibble irregular slices like this out of a wide range of plants including Rhododendrons which few others touch!

[Seajay]

It is definately not leafcutter. I don't think its vine weevil Aeshna - the bites are wrong. It does appear caterpillerish to me. Have a good search around.

Colin

[Dan Salter]

Do you have Italian neighbours?