Scarlet Lily Beetle
Lilioceris merdigera
The adult beetle lives on lilies and related plants in gardens, meadows, and woodland edges. It feeds on leaves, buds, and flowers using chewing mandibles, and it can fly between host plants when disturbed or searching for food. Its bright red wing covers make it easy to spot, and adults can produce a small squeak when handled as a warning display.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Scarlet Lily Beetle