This is a red lily beetle or lily leaf beetle. For farmers, this animal is the most deadly pest because it feeds on leaves, stems, buds, and plant flowers. Asians (the tropics) call it destructive pests. This lily beetle belongs to the Coleoptera order, and the Chrysomelidae family, the leaf beetle. Adult lilies are about 6 to 9 mm in size.
red lily beetle often laying under the leaves with the number of eggs reaching 450 eggs in 12 parts. Eggs then hatch into yellow, brown or orange larvae for about 1-2 weeks, then become an adult beetle after 20 days of hatching and can be 1 year old.
Interestingly, biologists find little intelligence in the beetle to become one of the pest animals that get a good publication. Some time ago, in the framework of the publication of red lily beetle, biological curators have collaborated with the film industry for the purpose of publication. The film is very interesting because it tells of a small red lily beetle journey in loyalty, avenge the favor and take revenge. If you have time and want to watch the movie, below I include the link. Enjoy.
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