Mustard looks like Lace

lavacaw

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My mustard greens are up about three to four inches tall and look like lace! I thinned them and checked thoroughly and can find not a single worm, bug, etc. Something is eating little holes in every leaf and I have no idea what to treat for since I can't find the little boogers! Any ideas?:idunno
 

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Sounds like Japanese Beetle damage...they aren't out down there already are they????
 

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flea bettle??? they are tiny little boogers...or an evening catapiller that lives in the soil during the day????
 

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Leaf miners? Lots of different varieties, but they tend to make the leaves look "lacy".
 

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The damage doesn't look like flea beetles...there is no browning out around the holes...just holes. We don't usually have japanese beetles around here in large numbers. I am going to try putting a clear jar over some and see if I can trap whatever it is so I know what to treat for. Still welcome any other suggestions.:tools
 
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