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Sacha wrote:
Found my first of the season this morning. :-( A mating pair, no
less. Can't even feed them to the chickens ...
Hallo, Vicky! Nice to see you back. I don't think lily beetles have
got this far yet. If they have, we haven't seen them! Istr reading
some time ago that they're only found in certain areas. Is that correct?

I believe that that is correct, but I was under the impression they
covered the south up to the midlands. I guess it's only the eastern side
of the south so far. Probably only a matter of time till they get to you,
I'm afraid. (May be hope for the north if it's a bit cold for them,
though)

Do you get asparagus beetle? I am told they are related.

We get Lily Beetle down here from time to time.


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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
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and Lapageria rosea cvs
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