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Old 09-04-2008, 04:38 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Caterpillars eat up a banana leaf

Cutworms! oh noes. good thing you burned it! They're not as uncommon as you think, but they're not caterpillars either. If I recall correctly, they're fly grubs of some sort. If they come back, try spraying your tree with neem oil.
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