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Lilioceris lilii - Semi detached larvae shelter The head of one of the larvae can just about be recognized under the greenish leaf snippet in the centre, to the right there must be a second larva with the two fecal covers stuck together near the centre line of the image Camouflage,Chrysomelidae,Criocerinae,Larva,Lilioceris,Lilioceris lilii,Lily leaf beetle,Scarlet lily beetle,nl: Leliehaantje Click/tap to enlarge

Lilioceris lilii - Semi detached larvae shelter

The head of one of the larvae can just about be recognized under the greenish leaf snippet in the centre, to the right there must be a second larva with the two fecal covers stuck together near the centre line of the image

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    Christine Young
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    That's crazy! This is just one larva and its fecal shield??? That's a lot of poop! Posted 6 years ago
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      Pudding4brains
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      As noted with your other comment, I think this must be in fact a "semi detached" shelter. I think these were "glued together" near the centre ditch in the cover :o) Cheers, Arp Posted 6 years ago

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The Lily leaf beetle

Lilioceris lilii, colloquially known as the Lily leaf beetle, Scarlet or Red lily beetle and under some other names, is a leaf beetle that eats the leaves, stem, buds and flower of lilies, fritillaries and other members of the family Liliaceae.

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