The adult lily leaf beetle is scarlet with a black head, antennae, legs and underside, and is ¼ to ½ inch long. It overwinters in the soil and emerges in very early spring through June.

The red lily leaf beetle feeds mainly on the leaves, stems and the flowers of the Asiatic lily but it also eats Lilium, lily of the valley, Solomon's seal and Fritillaria.

Ÿ The University of Connecticut Home and Garden Education Center asks residents who see the lily leaf beetle to report it by calling (877) 486-6271.

Known for its scarlet red coloring and black limbs, the half-inch, oblong-shaped lily leaf beetle has been attacking central Wisconsin gardeners’ lily blossoms during the spring and summer ...

Gardeners hate bright-red lily beetles and I am constantly being asked how to deal with them in a green way. There's only one method and it's brutal - pick the conspicuous creatures off and kill them.

True lilies such as 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' can be severely damaged by lily leaf beetles, a relatively new pest in Central New York. The insects have been spreading from New England, where they were ...

The lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) arrived in the area several years ago and has continued to spread. Native to Europe, it arrived in Massachusetts in 1992, possibly in a shipment of lily bulbs.

You can report suspected lily leaf beetles to Arrest the Pest at [email protected] or 1-888-545-6684. When reporting, they would appreciate a clear photo as well if possible.

The red lily leaf beetle feeds mainly on the leaves, stems and the flowers of the Asiatic lily but it also eats Lilium, lily of the valley, Solomon's seal and Fritillaria.