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Is this a lily beetle caterpillar- should I remove it?

Gardener EveGardener Eve Posts: 118
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Hi!

I found holes in my Lilly leaves.. and this caterpillar nearby. Is it a Lilly beetle caterpillar and should I remove it? image! 

Thanks!

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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,088

    No it's not. Lily beetle larvae cover themselves in their poo for protection so look gungy and are usually under the leaves.  They can blasted off with a hose pipe spray.

    No idea what caterpillar that is but I would remove it anyway as the holes are not pretty - unless someone comes along and says it's a rare butterfly or moth in the making and you may be OK to sacrifice the look of your lilies..  Then again, it may just be one of the sawflies.

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  • Gardener EveGardener Eve Posts: 118

    Hi! Great I shall rehome  it immediately.

    thanks for all your help!

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