An observer reports a significant decline in flying insects in Chetwynd, British Columbia, noting fewer bugs on windshields and a lack of pollination in blueberry bushes.
These beetles are invasive and can devastate gardens and wild lily populations, as they feed on all parts of lily plants. They are likely being introduced to the region by traveling on imported lilies, and are able to survive in the warmer temperatures brought about by climate change.
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