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Tuesday, July 28, 2015		MadMike	Easthampton, MA

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This shows the bend in the stem (stalk in the center of the frame) that occurred in several of the early leaves. Most of the bends were at ground level though.

I believe the damaged areas were targeted by the borers. Either because they were in contact with the soil, or because they were easier entry. Probably the former, but the latter likely made the stem just that much juicier for the moth.