Somerville Garden Club

Invasive Species Action – Lily Leaf Beetle

From member Bill Bennett, URI has been studying the possibility of controlling the lily leaf beetle with the release of a parasitic wasp. URI is looking for larva samples. 10-20 per location would be ideal. Use this document for guidance on what they are looking for: Collection Instructions

Contact information if you have questions. Mailing info is also included in the document reference.

Lisa Tewksbury
Dept. of Plant Sciences
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
401-874-2750

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