Skip laurel leaf disease

[skiplaurelguy]

Hello,

I've noticed something eating away at the leaves of my skip laurels. I've attached photos. I believe it is powdery mildew but was hoping for clarification and any successful treatments people have employed. Located in Viginia. Thanks in advanced.

 

[Chuck]

Is see no evidence of powdery mildew. I do see damage from caterpillars but it appears to not be recent, perhaps a week, maybe less, old.