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By Nonad

Cheshire , United Kingdom

Something has laid eggs in the leaves of my Alstroemeria, & chomping them away. I prefer not to use chemicals if possible. Any help would be great.




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can you upload a photo of what is chomping?
then hopefully we can see what it is and if it should be allowed to chomp away or if it can be moved before it is killed.

18 May, 2021

 

Have look at info on lily beetles and see if any info of that matches.

18 May, 2021

 

Oh Good Grief Seaburn! Do Lily beetles eat Alstroemeria as well?

18 May, 2021

 

10 years ago a member called Louise said they did. They are in the lily family so it is possible. Lets see if any other member has noticed them.

18 May, 2021

 

Lily beetles are not supposed to eat Alstroemeria according to the RHS.

18 May, 2021

 

WE really do need a photo if you can get one Nonad

18 May, 2021

 

Thanks guys, I will upload a photo shortly.

19 May, 2021

 

They have their own maternity unit, munching happily ๐Ÿ˜†

19 May, 2021

 

That looks like typical slug damage. I cant see any creatures. Though not sure why your leaves are speckled.

20 May, 2021

 

Thank you seaburngirl, yeah the leaves were fine, lovely green, then overnight we went speckled..๐Ÿ˜Ÿ

20 May, 2021

How do I say thanks?

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