Solomoms seal Sawfly

Solomon’s Seal Sawfly
Keep a close watch on your plants for sawfly damage at this time of year.  Solomon’s seal is unlucky enough to have a particularly serious sawfly pest whose larvae can strip it or the related Polygonatum plants bare.  The larvae feed in groups so severe damage happens very quickly as the greyish white caterpillar-like larvae munch their way through the leaves.  Most of the damage happens from May through until early August, but this feeding period may differ slightly from area to area and  from one season to the next.
As you can see these caterpillars are at it again. It was hot today , We pottered in the garden and Foloh cut the grass. Ice Lollies, strawberry tarts and tea made it a very pleasant day. I hope your day was pleasant too.