The viburnum leaf beetle — a tiny but mighty pest! Adult beetles show up in midsummer, munching on Viburnum leaves, while females lay up to 500 eggs in little pits they chew into twigs. These eggs overwinter and hatch into leaf-skeletonizing larvae by spring, leaving your Viburnum looking stripped down to veins. 😬 Spot skeletonized leaves? Look closer for larvae or egg pits on new growth — that’s a sign of VLB activity. To protect your plants: ✨ Plant resistant Viburnum varieties ✂️ Prune infested twigs in spring 🐞 Support beneficial insects by skipping broad-spectrum sprays Keep your Viburnum thriving and looking lush! 🌱💚 #GardenTips #ViburnumLeafBeetle #PlantCare #GardenPests #EcoFriendlyGardening