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What is eating my lemon tree? #923738

Asked January 18, 2026, 7:16 AM EST

I live in the Panhandle of Florida and I can't figure out what is eating the leaves on my lemon tree. I do not see caterpillars or worms on tree. I have tried dusting with diatomaceous earth but sill eating away.

Escambia County Florida

Expert Response

I see some citrus leaf miner - Here is a good link on that https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/citrus-leafminer/#gsc.tab=0

Here is a link to pictures of damage from different insect and snail pests that could be eating your foliage - read the descriptions to help figure out which one(s) might be the culprit(s) for the proper treatments.

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/C107/m107apyoungtrees.html

An Ask Extension Expert Replied January 23, 2026, 9:27 AM EST

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