What pest is chewing holes in my Dahlia leaves? The blooms are healthy. I water every day.

What pest is chewing holes in my Dahlia leaves? The blooms are healthy. I water every day.
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The bugs don't like soapy water...........after the sun goes down & the plant cools off.  Mix 2 tablespoons dawn & 1 qt water and spray the leaves, get under the leaves.  it it rains do it again..............
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