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title: "Just noticed this in my moth orchid. Is this a plant pest? Should I…"
description: "Just noticed this in my moth orchid. Is this a plant pest? Should I be concerned?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JmTUi1iSQr6-tX35luAMXQ/CIWcgNenSmqC5gjeuDrkKw"
community: "The Orchid Oasis"
author: "Joycita"
published: "2024-11-24T20:29:04.210591Z"
language: "en"
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# Just noticed this in my moth orchid. Is this a plant pest? Should I…

_Posted by Joycita on 2024-11-24_

Just noticed this in my moth orchid. Is this a plant pest? Should I be concerned?

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## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-11-24

looks like you had a spider friend at some point. this is nothing to worry about — just wipe it away 👍🏻 😎

#### Joycita replied on 2024-11-25

Thank you! I gave her a good wash.

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