Small Holes in Pitcher Plant Leaves: Yellow Jackets or Other Pests?

Tiny holes near the pitcher tube? Usually yellow jackets chewing escape holes. They're too small to exit, so the hole stays small. Harmless to the plant.

If It's Not Yellow Jackets

Your photo shows holes on the wing, not the pitcher body—likely a different insect. Since only one leaf is affected and others are clean, just monitor. No treatment needed.

When to Act

• Multiple leaves affected.
• Visible pests on plant.
• Spreading damage.

Otherwise, it's just nature at work.