It seems that insects have been nibbling their way through the leaves, leaving these lovely patterns. I have no idea what species of insect is responsible, but if you think you know, leave a comment below!
Sunday 10 May 2020
Artistic insects!
We were fascinated to find these patterns in the leaves of an elm tree in one of the cemeteries on our #DailyExercise walk today.
It seems that insects have been nibbling their way through the leaves, leaving these lovely patterns. I have no idea what species of insect is responsible, but if you think you know, leave a comment below!
It seems that insects have been nibbling their way through the leaves, leaving these lovely patterns. I have no idea what species of insect is responsible, but if you think you know, leave a comment below!
Good eye and a crafty insect!
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Those are some attractive patterns. I will make a guess that the holes are chewed when the leaves are rolled up tight, before they unfurl.And perhaps a caterpillar on it's way out after hatching in there?
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ReplyDeleteHi Jeff, thanks, a crafty insect indeed!
ReplyDeleteNana Su, I definitely agree it's likely to have been done while the leaves are rolled up. Possibly a caterpillar, someone has also suggested a particular type of weevil.
Bill - lovely words, thanks.
Oh my gosh, it looks like that insect carefully measured and marked a pattern before he chewed ... fascinating. I’ll read the comments to see if anyone knew what it was. You have a great eye!
ReplyDelete__ Precision trails, magnetic navigation of the insects' courses; remarkable Juliet, "The Crafty Green Poet"! _m
ReplyDeletestitch by stitch
patterns woven to each leaf
natures knit
There are some great patterns aren't there!
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan