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my leeks have a small red/brown larvae inside them any idea what they are this is the second year and how do you get rid of them




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No, leek moth larvae are not red brown, but creamy white with a brown head and they have legs. I don't know what red brown larvae could be I'm afraid...

27 Oct, 2011

 

I think it probably is leek moth, not the larvae but the pupa..all three stages are pictured here.

http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/facts/08-009.htm

28 Oct, 2011

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