"MissJuggs" wrote in message
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On Sat, 17 Apr 2004 16:01:49 +0000 (UTC), Glenda
wrote:

Does anyone know what the small red beetle thing is that seems to be
all over our garden this year? It's slightly smaller than a ladybird,
moves quickly and is totally red - and there are a lot of them this
year, haven't noticed them ever before.

Do you have lilies or fritarillary?

If so, it's possibly a lily beetle, because, apart from the quick
movement (which they are not known for except when dropping of a
plant) your description is spot on.

They are the Insects of Satan.

Glenys

May I disagree Glenys ?
Glenda says they are smaller than a ladybird and all over the garden.
Lily beetles are bigger than ladybirds are usually only to be found on lilies
"~)

Here's a couple of sites that might be helpful in identification:
http://www.gardensafari.net/first/beetles.htm
http://www.concordma.com/magazine/july98/lilyb.html

Jenny