Worm Trails on Water Lily Leaves: Insect Damage

Worm-like lines on hardy & tropical lily leaves. Asks cause and cure.

Insect Larvae Mining Leaves

Trails = leaf miners (moth/beetle/fly larvae). ID by finding insect or matching trail photos online.

Control

• Remove affected leaves.
• Hot sauce/water spray deters some.
• Biological controls (Bt for caterpillars).
• Regional ID needed for specific pest.

Aphids common. Check undersides.