there have been posts all over.. about cutworm damage ..

which is often big chunks out of the center of a leaf ...

when you have half moons on an edge.. i think cutter bees ..

that is two options.. lol .. good luck

ken

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i have to agree, leaf cutter bees. using row covers can be effective until you can find there nest and remove them.

Yes, leaf-cutters but I wouldn't remove the bees. That damage won't hurt the peppers and although peppers can self pollinate, those bees will help increase pollination and production.

tj

Steve...we all need to be mindful that a certain amount of 'damage' to our plants is normal and expected. We should all learn to be tolerant of a few holes, spots, etc. And we need to become informed about these critters or pathogens that are causing the damage. The more we know, the better able we are to make responsible decisions.

FOR EXAMPLE! Leaf cutter bees are very valuable native bees and are bushy pollinators. They are also solitary bees and don't build communal nests or hives. As a matter of fact, you'd be very hardpressed to be able to locate the nesting chambers of even one of these bees.

I'm going to ask that our original poster adopt this attitude about this damage : "Oh look! We've got some leaf cutter bees somewhere nearby. How cool is that? " :-)

i agree..

and to ease my own mind.. as with mushrooms sprouting all over the grass ...

its a secondary show of nature.. mother earth .. enjoy it for the 'show' ... as little or no real damage is being done ...

if a bird built a nest outside a window.. wouldnt you relish the show.. rather then going out there and flamethrower them out.. because they were woodpeckers???

in this case.. with a proper ID.. relax ... you will get your peppers.. and the bees can have their fun ... and you get some entertainment ...

ken