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

Banded fruit weevils.

PHOTO 293. In serious instances leaves (Photo 292) are soon transformed into sieve-like formats, which may contribute to overall drying out.

PHOTO 294. Typical of banded fruit weevils is where shoots are eaten to the extent that obvious spots and even holes are caused on the surface – in some instances this may even contribute to the snapping off of younger parts especially (as in Photo 292). Also note the characteristic feeding pattern on leaves.

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