Lilioceris lilii (Lily beetle)

Lilium sp. (Lily)

Last update: 5 June 2022
garden
species


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2022-VI-052022-VI-03


A pot with an until today unknown plant is a hit with Lily beetles (Lilioceris lilii) [1]. During a visit to a garden centre the plant revealed her identity, a Lily (Lillium sp.). It is the host plant of these beetles so no wonder they love it.

Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii), imago on Lily (Lilium sp.)
Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii), imago on Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii)
Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii), imago on Lily (Lilium sp.)
Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii), imago on Lily (Lilium sp.)

References

1 Nederlands Soortenregister

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