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Lily Beetles on Fritillaria Imperialis
How to identify and get rid of lily beetles on Fritillaria Imperialis. Size: 6–8mm.
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Identifying lily beetles on Fritillaria Imperialis
Bright scarlet-red beetle with a black head and legs, found on lilies and fritillaries; larvae are dull orange-brown, covered in their own excrement.
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Life cycle
Overwinter as adults in soil, emerge in spring to lay eggs on leaf undersides; larvae feed for several weeks before pupating.
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Damage to Fritillaria Imperialis
Adults and larvae chew leaves, buds, and flowers, rapidly defoliating plants if left unchecked.
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How to treat lily beetles on Fritillaria Imperialis
Hand-pick adults and larvae regularly, checking leaf undersides. Beetles drop and play dead when disturbed, so catch them below the plant.
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Preventing lily beetles on Fritillaria Imperialis
Inspect lilies frequently from early spring and remove eggs and larvae before populations build.