Aphids?

hunter · May 1, 2016

I've got two otherwise super gorgeous Momotaro plants that have some leaves with what looks like insect damage. I've included a couple photos here. Any ideas if this could be from aphids or some other insect?

dmforcier · May 1, 2016

I doubt it. Aphids seem to want to suck along the stems and new growth. OTOH, I also have aphids (and not quite enough ladybugs) and have noticed these little light spots on the leaves. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

KarenO · May 1, 2016

Aphids are pretty easy to see usually. My guess is something smaller, spider mites possibly. Examine the plant minutely for tiny webbing
KarenO

hunter · May 2, 2016

Thanks all! I asked because I had some aphids on a few eggplants, which I dealt with. I don't see any insects on the plants, damage on other plants (limited to two momotaro plants - which seem to be healthy otherwise), or webbing on the plants. I'll continue to monitor them. Thanks!

May 1, 2016	#2
dmforcier Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,825	I doubt it. Aphids seem to want to suck along the stems and new growth. OTOH, I also have aphids (and not quite enough ladybugs) and have noticed these little light spots on the leaves. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

May 1, 2016	#3
KarenO Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 5,933	Aphids are pretty easy to see usually. My guess is something smaller, spider mites possibly. Examine the plant minutely for tiny webbing KarenO

May 2, 2016	#4
hunter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 213	Thanks all! I asked because I had some aphids on a few eggplants, which I dealt with. I don't see any insects on the plants, damage on other plants (limited to two momotaro plants - which seem to be healthy otherwise), or webbing on the plants. I'll continue to monitor them. Thanks!