Summary:
- The lily leaf beetle is an invasive pest that can severely damage lily plants. It is originally from Europe and Asia but has spread to North America.
- Researchers have discovered a natural predator of the lily leaf beetle - a parasitic wasp that lays its eggs inside the beetle larvae, killing them. This could provide a biological control method to manage the lily leaf beetle population.
- Introducing the parasitic wasp as a natural predator is a promising approach to controlling the lily leaf beetle without using harmful pesticides. This could help protect lily plants and gardens from the destructive effects of this invasive pest.