What's eating my crataegus laevigata 'paul's scarlet'?

Crataegus 'Paul's Scarlet' is a magnet for hawthorn aphids and caterpillars in spring, and fireblight poses a serious structural risk. Hawthorn shield bugs and birds also feed on it. Because it is dense and thorny it can harbour pests unnoticed — check inner branches regularly in late spring.

Young leaves curl tightly and turn red; heavy honeydew drips and black sooty mold forms Spray with insecticidal soap or pyrethrin in spring before leaves fully curl; encourage hoverflies and ladybirds

Leaves spun together with silk; holes and skeletonizing from April onward Grease bands on trunk from October; Bt spray when caterpillars are first seen; hand-pick silk-tied clusters

Flowers and shoot tips wilt rapidly and turn brown; cankers girdle branches Prune 60 cm beyond infection; sterilize tools after every cut; avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote soft growth

Puncture marks and wilting on developing berries and soft shoot tips Population usually self-limiting; hand-pick adults and egg masses in spring if damage is severe