Human Impact
Lily leaf beetles leave considerable damage on host plants. Managing ornamental lilies has become difficult in regions where lily leaf beetles have established. Damage to the leaves and flowers can also leave the plants weakened and susceptible to diseases such as Lily grey mold.
The Canadian Maritime provinces, especially Fritillaria and Lilium gardens in Halifax, are largely affected by lily leaf beetles. A garden in Waverly, Nova Scotia has reported decline of lily species and cultivars from 50 in 1996 to only one species in 2006.
Read more about this topic: Scarlet Lily Beetle
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