A Guide to Grapevine Abnormalities in South Africa - P.G. GOUSSARD

Speckled snout beetles/bud nibblers.

PHOTO 289. An example of serious feeding damage caused to emerging buds and sprouts by speckled snout beetles/bud nibblers.

PHOTO 290. It is typical of speckled snout beetles/bud nibblers to partially feed on young sprouts. Not to be confused with damage caused by snails.

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