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title: "Hi there, I keep finding these brown spots on some of my outdoor…"
description: "Hi there, I keep finding these brown spots on some of my outdoor plants. I’ve found them on my basil, mint, and lemon balm and maybe my tomato I can’t…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/654f9d677abe633fa366d47c"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Elle Woods"
published: "2023-11-11T15:27:35.547Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi there, I keep finding these brown spots on some of my outdoor…

_Posted by Elle Woods on 2023-11-11_

Hi there,  
I keep finding these brown spots on some of my outdoor plants. I’ve found them on my basil, mint, and lemon balm and maybe my tomato I can’t remember. It doesn’t look like “brown spot” images that I’ve seen and the plants are otherwise healthy so I’m not sure if it’s just bug poop or something lol thanks for your help!

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## 3 comments

### Edward commented on 2023-11-11

In trees that’s a fungus. So my first thought is fungus. I’m not sure though. Dr google is a great choice, especially if you know what the plant is.

#### Elle Woods replied on 2023-11-11

This is my basil plant. But I’ve also found those spots on my mint and lemon balm

### WesternEverest commented on 2023-11-11

Looks sorta like a leaf miner, eats the interior of the leaf and leaves the top and bottom surfaces intact.

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