Leaf curl to top leaves of some of my Chrysanthemum plants!

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    I have a couple of rows of early chrysanthemums raised from cuttings. Some are blooms and some sprays.

    I just noticed today that on about four of the plants some of the top leaves are curled up! The remaining leafs are fine.

    Any ideas on action/cure please?
     
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    Thanks for that Wiseowl, couple of photos as requested.

    Note, it is only certain top leaves. When I tried to look inside one of the curled leaves this morning, it revealed a couple of very fine white threads! SAM_1862.JPG SAM_1863.JPG
     

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    Could be catterpillars.
     
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    There is certainly no sign of Caterpillars!
    I am certain it must be some type of fungus, so intend to apply an 'anti-fungal' spray sometime today!
     
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    My apologies pete!

    It is caterpillars! Thank ou for your comment . .
     
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