Some are hairy, while others are not. Many Caterpillars specialize in other plants but will feed on African Violets when their preferred food source is unavailable. If left untreated, many Caterpillars will strip your African Violet of its leaves. Common species known to feed on African Violets include Armyworms, Fruitworms and Loopers. Distinguishing Symptoms Visible insects or other pests .
Most Caterpillars are easy to spot.
They are unabashed feeders, making no effort to hide the fact that they are eating your African Violets. If your African Violet has this symptom, it is probably being attacked by Caterpillars. Other Symptoms Leaves are damaged . Damage from Caterpillars is caused by eating the leaves. Leaves have holes in them .