A garden riddle

What's invisible and eats basil?

Sorry, I don't have the answer.   I was hoping someone else did.

Here's the story...

I have 3 basil plants in a large pot on my deck.  The leaves appear to have
been eaten but I can't can't find the culprit.  I've looked at the leaves
and the soil.  I've also gone out at night looking for a nocturnal pest.
Nothing!

In the past, I've seen grasshoppers eat  basil. (They eat everything!)  But
I haven't seen a grasshopper yet this year.  It's too early for them
anyway. They usually show up in August.  I don't think it's birds either.
I thought of slugs but I can't see any traces.  Besides, the pot is under a
overhang and is generally quite dry.

I've been growing basil this way for 15 years or so and have never had this
problem.  

Any ideas? 

Leslie
zone 3 southern Manitoba

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