Hi, I have Black Beauty Lily. I think I moved it and I didn't see it bloom this year, but I bought it because of those reports that it was less effected by Red Lily Beetles. I was disappointed to see damage on it. Was it less damage then others? Well, maybe. The leaves seem thicker than my CasaBlancas, so maybe that's the reason. But still, they didn't look very good with the damage they had. So, I think the focus still needs to be keeping the RLLB in check, rather than finding plants they don't damage. Sorry.

Are these the same red beetles that can often be found on roses? And they drop to the ground as soon as you disturb the plant? I had them last year, and did my best to drop them in soapy water. I saw a few this spring on my Emily Carr rose and I hand picked and squashed those ones. Fingers crossed that they don't become a real problem this year. I cleaned up and destroyed all the leaf litter from last year, so I'm hoping that might have helped. And I think I might have Japanese Beetles. :( It is either that, or Dogbane beetles; they are shiny and green/gold. There was a pile of them sitting on my mountain ash, so I'm guessing they are probably Japanese beetles since I think Dogbane stick to munching on dogbane or milkweed and I don't have either. Sigh. Have to go and try to drown those today, too. I hope it doesn't rain again.

jamm1991: See the FAQ How do I keep the red lily leaf beetle from destroying my lilies? Also see the Umass Extension Landscape Message May 30, 2014 "Lily Leaf Beetle adults remain active. The adult beetles continue to feed on the foliage of Asiatic lily. This pest can be found occasionally feeding on other hosts but Asiatic Lilies are the primary host. This beetle will cause ragged holes to appear in the foliage but this damage is often much less than the potential damage caused by the larvae, which will not begin to appear for about 2 more weeks. Monitor for the bright red beetles on host plant foliage. Mating pairs of this beetle continue to be observed. In small plantings, the beetles can be hand-picked and destroyed. When occurring in numbers that warrant controls, a contact chemical insecticide such as one of the pyrethhroid compounds may be necessary. Larvae, when they appear, are easily treated with a product that contains Spinosad. Adult female beetles lay their eggs on the undersides of leaves in jagged lines that are about one inch long. When monitoring for eggs, stand next to a plant and gently fan the foliage upwards to visually inspect the leaf undersides. Make note of small, irregular lines of tan eggs that will be quite apparent on the fresh new lush green foliage. In small planting, leaves with eggs can be physically removed and destroyed. In larger plantings, continue to monitor. The eggs will turn orange and then a deep shiny red just prior to hatching. Treat new larvae with a product that contains Spinosad." Claire

After what I thought was compulsive checking for lily bugs (and squishing them), I just discovered 3 lilies whose lower foliage is being devoured by the larvae. YUCK!! I hand picked off what I could (double YUCK) and sprayed the area with neem oil. I hate these bugs!