Halfie: Red bug

Thursday, 9 March 2017

While moving logs at home today I came across this little beastie.

A quick search on the internet suggests that this is the red lily beetle.

Caroline and Martin said...: Yes it is a red lily beetle, they devour fritillaries as well as other things, and are partial to the flowers/flower heads of a plant. They drop to the ground and bury themselves in the soil when they feel in danger.; 9 March 2017 at 23:24
old barsteward said...: Kill any you see!; 10 March 2017 at 03:11
Halfie said...: Not sure if we have any lilies or fritillaries in our garden, but it doesn't sound like a very friendly bug. Don't suppose I'll see it again, though.; 10 March 2017 at 08:54
Caroline and Martin said...: their lava get covered in a green gooey mess on the underside of foliage, where there is one there will be more, especially when it is sheltered warm, and sunny.; 10 March 2017 at 09:28
Vallypee said...: He's a very handsome chap, that's for sure!; 19 March 2017 at 07:25