What's nibbling my clematis?

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    My clematis is budding up well and I had been looking forward to a good display, but today I've noticed the following. The plant itself seems healthy, no sign of damage to the leaves at all. Any ideas?? I don't want to lose the blooms before they even happen!

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    2nd_bassoon, Apr 11, 2019
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    First thought is earwigs 2nd-bassoon. An insecticidal spray or a trap of tissue paper, straw etc.stuffed in an upturned flower pot. Try it and see if there are any there :)
     
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      Thanks @Verdun, I'll give that a shot!
       
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      Don't discount slugs and snails...
       
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