Scarlet Lily Beetle: A Eurasian Species Widespread Across the U.S.
The Scarlet Lily Beetle is a colorful beetle with a reputation for being destructive because of its ability to harm the Solomon’s Seal and Lily of the Valley plants.
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The Scarlet Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii) has a bright red shell and a body resembling a scrab. This species is Eurasian and has been present in the United States since after World War II. The beetle has a reputation for being destructive because of its ability to harm the Solomon’s Seal and Lily of the Valley plants. One of the things contributing to this insect’s population growth is a lack of natural predators and an appearance similar to poisonous bugs.