![The damage is caused by the insect mining through the leaves while feeding causing the a unique trail like pattern. The damage is caused by the insect mining through the leaves while feeding causing the a unique trail like pattern.](images/leaf-miner-damage/22161DD2C3964DF39A98F053EB87FBF3/Picture1-12_thumb.png)
The damage is caused by the insect mining through the leaves while feeding causing the a unique trail like pattern.
![While the damage is minor in cucurbits, the damaged sections may provide a location for opportunistic pathogens to cause issues. While the damage is minor in cucurbits, the damaged sections may provide a location for opportunistic pathogens to cause issues.](images/leaf-miner-damage/22161DD2C3964DF39A98F053EB87FBF3/Picture2-8_thumb.png)
While the damage is minor in cucurbits, the damaged sections may provide a location for opportunistic pathogens to cause issues.
![A plant with leaf miner damage and another issue (non-verified and potentially a fungal disease). A plant with leaf miner damage and another issue (non-verified and potentially a fungal disease).](images/leaf-miner-damage/22161DD2C3964DF39A98F053EB87FBF3/Picture3-7_thumb.png)
A plant with leaf miner damage and another issue (non-verified and potentially a fungal disease).