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Lilioceris lilii (Lily beetle)

Lilium sp. (Lily)

Last update: 4 January 2023
garden
species


Common

LOCATION: Krimpen aan den IJssel, garden

OBSERVATION:
2022-VI-06


After observing some Lily beetle (Lilioceris lilii) [1] on the Lily plant, including a copulating pair, I checked the plant regularly for eggs. And for sure, the underside of a leaf was ornated with a string of eggs.

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

Another string was located elsewhere on the plant… at the end of summer all that was left of the plant was a bare stem.


Literature

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