"Bob" wrote in message
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I spotted a couple of lily beetles in the garden last weekend. According
to
the stuff I've read about them, they've been spreading from the south.
I'm
in Northants, which is further north than I've seen mentioned anywhere
else.

Curiously, a lot of people mention Fritillaria imperilalis as another
plant
attacked by them. I only planted these this year - the lilies have been
there a lot longer.

I wonder whether these beetles are in fact being spread with, or are more
strongly attracted to, the Fritillarias - perhaps lilies are only attacked
as a secondary source of food?

Bob


Well I have grown Lilies for year but this is the first year I have seen
Lily beetle

Had more trouble with Vine weevil destroying my pots of Regal Lillies that
used to scent my conservatory