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"Charles Thorpe" wrote in message
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Any of you experts know what beastie I've found on my lilies?

A lot of the leaves on some plants have holes eaten into them, though not
usually on the edges, and quite a few flower buds have what looks like
thick white webbing covering them, though I suppose it could be a fungus.

I've found several beetles on them, bright red body and wing cases, six
legs
(do all beetles have six?) and long black antennae. About 3/8 inch or a
little more from head to toe.

Never seen anything like them before, they're actually rather pretty, does
the red colour signify they're baddies?:-(

I've only just got really interested in gardening, but know next to nowt
about what I'm doing, so you may get a few idiotic questions from me!

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Regards, Charles

cthorp at globalnet dot co dot uk
"I really cannot tolerate intolerance"


Your new friend may be the Scarlet lily beetle Charles, you'll find more
info and a pic here http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0500/beetle.asp
hope this helps

Shan