Wildlife in England

Submitted by Barbara Whiteman(13th May 2008)

Beetle

Leaf Beetle this very pretty red beetle spells disaster to Lily growers they lay clumps of orange eggs at the base of the plant and the larvae strips the entire plant. Unluckily we found this in our garden.

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Comment by Peter Evans(15th May 2008)

Well caught Barbara. But, get rid of it, it will kill your Lillies.

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Comment by Lyn Greenaway(15th May 2008)

Ah so you have them too Barbara, I posted a photo too, not much left of my lillies now im afraid. Its called the Red Lily Beetle and it lays its eggs under the ground, you can't see them till they hatch out and have started munching the leaves.

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Comment by Andy Edwards(13th July 2008)

Excellent shot Barbara.

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