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Rose sawfly damage can refer to several species. The common rose slug sawfly skeletonises leaves, leaving a papery surface. The rose leaf rolling sawfly causes leaves to curl tightly, with larvae feeding inside. The bristly rose slug sawfly also skeletonises leaves but is hairier. All are larvae of wasp-like insects. Damage is usually aesthetic rather than plant-threatening. Hand-picking or organic insecticidal soap is effective for control, and encouraging birds helps reduce populations.
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