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Skimmia leaves
Copperdog
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I have some skimmias in pots and the leaves have been looking a little odd. Looks like something is munching on them? i have just cut the affected leaves off just now. will it be ok? prefer not to use chemical. Many thanks
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That's slug or snail damage. See the edge of the damage, sort of scraped and that's indicative. Probably one of those pretty little cream and brown striped (banded) snails.
H-C, .
It certainly looks as if something has been having a feast. Look out for slugs and snails. It could also be mice or voles. I'm not sure if they would eat Skimmia though. The main plant will not suffer unduly from a few lost leaves.