A Horse Chestnut leaf showing the damage caused by the leaf mining moth which is becoming widespread in the UK

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Damage caused by the Horse Chestnut leaf-mining moth which is now becoming widespread after reaching the UK in 2002. Although unsightly and causing premature leaf fall, the tree is not damaged, but may become weakened over the course of time.

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Size: 3351px × 5006px
Location: Buckinghamshire England
Photo credit: © Jada Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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