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Roseslug
Endelomyia aethiops
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: Up to 1/2 inch long.
Where/When: Feeds on the upper surface of rose leaves between the veins. Active from mid May through June.
Significance: Feeding produces a windowpane or lacey appearance to leaves, eventually causing damaged areas to turn brown. Feeding affects the appearance of roses but rarely impacts their health.
