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title: "I was going to put this in the ORCHIDS group, but think here instead!…"
description: "I was going to put this in the ORCHIDS group, but think here instead! What’s munchin’ on my poor Orchid?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/E66WQfug7eEK5wrQv9m2iM"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Diana in paradise"
published: "2026-09-21T18:59:50.593279Z"
language: "en"
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# I was going to put this in the ORCHIDS group, but think here instead!…

_Posted by Diana in paradise on 2026-09-21_

I was going to put this in the ORCHIDS group, but think here instead!

What’s munchin’ on my poor Orchid?

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## 3 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-09-21

I'm not sure of the culprit, but it's likely something much bigger than any pest insect. Much of the damage is mechanical (could be caused by careless use of a trimmer?) and the curved cut out might be a bite mark (no idea what kind of animal, but the cut would match its mouth.)

### Karin commented on 2026-09-21

Squirrels and rodents will chew on orchid leaves. Do they have access to your plants?

#### Diana in paradise replied on 2026-09-22

Yes, there are squirrels in my yard (\& I was afraid that is the answer) 😞  
🤬🐿️ (I know that’s a chipmunk, closest emoji to squirrel I have)

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