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Jul 19, 2012 8:20 AM CST
Name: Ive
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I'm scratching my head as to what is eating my dwarf bugainvillea and what are those brown pellet-like things on it.

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I try not to spray chemicals on the plants, I just spray the organic stuff when necessary. I know that insects need to eat something. As long as it is not extensive damage, I let things be. However, what I initially thought were insect droppings, appear to be all over the plant.

You can see in the picture that leaves have been munched.

What the heck is that?! I can't see any insects except tiny spiders, and the damage seems to be from a caterpillar of some sort.

Can you help me identify what's colonized this plant, and if there is any hope to save it?
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