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Any ideas what’s eating my dahlias? I found a TON of lily leaf beetles on my asiatic lillies the other day… but from what I’ve read it doesn’...
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What’s eating my dahlias and what can I do? #875064
Asked June 28, 2024, 9:28 AM EDT
Any ideas what’s eating my dahlias? I found a TON of lily leaf beetles on my asiatic lillies the other day… but from what I’ve read it doesn’t seem like they’d be eating the dahlias too. I overwintered these dahlias and started them inside in the spring… so much work and it’s almost painful to see them be slowly eaten alive by pests… what might it be and what can I do? Thanks!!!
Ingham County Michigan
Expert Response
It can be really challenging to identify what may have caused this damage without seeing the culprits in action. Have you checked them in the evening to see if there is anything feeding on them at night?
This article from MSU Extension might help shed some light on the types of pests that might cause this kind of damage: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what-bug-chewed-on-my-plants-last-night
This article from MSU Extension might help shed some light on the types of pests that might cause this kind of damage: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what-bug-chewed-on-my-plants-last-night
