What's small, green with black spots and a yellow head, and can strip a
standard rose of all its leaves in 2 days?

http://www.ldwilmer.pwp.blueyonder.c...aterpillar.gif

I've just remembered last year's menace and realised I've done nothing about
it. What are they?

Thanks,

Laurence

"Laurence Wilmer" wrote in message
...
What's small, green with black spots and a yellow head, and can strip a
standard rose of all its leaves in 2 days?

http://www.ldwilmer.pwp.blueyonder.c...aterpillar.gif

I've just remembered last year's menace and realised I've done nothing
about
it. What are they?

Thanks,

Laurence



They could be sawfly larvae. They look just like little caterpillars. I
usually get them on my Gooseberries but apparently they're common on roses
too.

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