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Serpentia
Jul 3, 2009, 07:46 PM
So, recently, my Lemon Sage has been dying, one plant at a time. The rest of my herbs (Peppermint, oregano) have been fine. Today, upon closer inspection, I noticed what appeared to be cobwebs all over the dead plants. Looking even closer on that, I noticed several tiny white bugs crawling all over the webs.

Does anyone know what bugs these might be, that attack Sage and leave webs? And should I get rid of the plant as soon as possible, or will these bugs not invade my kitchen where the herbs are growing?

Catsmine
Jul 4, 2009, 02:55 AM
Probably moths of some kind. Definitely remove the plant before they spread.

Order: Lepidoptera, Family: Eriocraniidae (http://davesgarden.com/guides/bf/b/Lepidoptera/Eriocraniidae/none/none/genus/0/)