it is a "leaf miner".
🐛 What is a Leaf Miner?
A leaf miner is the larva of various insect species that live inside plant leaves and feed on their tissue. Here's a breakdown:
Larvae of different insects: Most commonly moths (Lepidoptera), sawflies (Symphyta), flies (Diptera), or beetles (Coleoptera).
Life inside the leaf: The larva burrows between the layers of the leaf, creating characteristic "tunnels" or "blotches" that appear as pale lines or spots on the leaf surface.
Damage to plants: While they rarely kill the plant, they can significantly reduce its aesthetic value and weaken it, especially if infestations are repeated.
🌱 How to Recognize an Infestation
Winding pale lines on leaves
Blotches or spots caused by multiple larvae feeding in one leaf
Frass (larval droppings) visible inside the leaf
How to Control Leaf Miners
Organic methods: Use products like spinosad, which must be ingested by the larvae
Mechanical methods: Remove and destroy affected leaves
Biological control: Introduce natural predators
Trap crops: Plants like spinach or lamb’s quarters can attract leaf miners and protect more valuable crops