Re: Insects

I have two azaleas (an exbury and a viscosepalum) which have had virtually
all their leaves eaten off. Only little green shreds remain on the
branches. The flowers (almost through by now) have not been harmed.  These
are both deciduous shrubs. Evergreen azaleas nearby are OK. Presumably the
new tender growth is preferred. I saw no sign of any insects on these
azaleas, and have never heard of insects bothering azaleas.

Is there any chance they will refoliate? Will the insect(s) go away? What
are they?

This is the kind of damage Japanese beetles can do later in the year, but
they are not out yet and I don't think they attack azaleas.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
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