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Lily Leaf Beetle

Lilioceris lilii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Chrysomelidae ›Genus: Lilioceris

About

The scarlet lily beetle, red lily beetle, or lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii), is a leaf beetle that eats the leaves, stem, buds, and flower, of lilies, fritillaries and other members of the family Liliaceae. It lays its eggs most often on Lilium and Fritillaria species. In the absence of Lilium and Fritillaria species, there are fewer eggs laid and the survival rate of eggs and larvae is reduced. It is now a pest in most...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lily Leaf Beetle?
The scientific name of Lily Leaf Beetle is Lilioceris lilii.
What is the conservation status of Lily Leaf Beetle?
The Lily Leaf Beetle has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the family Chrysomelidae.
What genus does Lily Leaf Beetle belong to?
Lily Leaf Beetle belongs to the genus Lilioceris.