Little holes

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    I have lots of holes in my strawberry plants.:scratch::th scifD36:

    strawberry l.jpg ?
     
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    Check underside of leaves for cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) moth catterpillars.
     
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    No, I checked.

    I have found this moth, scaleImage.jpg
    Perhaps this the culprit?
     
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    Scarlet Tiger moth, nothing to worry about.
     
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    Perhaps it's snails making the holes.
     
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