The Amaryllis borer, Crinum borer, Lily borer or Kew arches (Brithys crini) is a moth of the Noctuidae family. It is a garden pest in parts of its range, as their larvae damage the stems and leaves of lilies, especially lilies of the family Amaryllidaceae.
Photo: @robinnigelfox · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
Lily Borer
Brithys crini
- Observations in the area
- 13
- Last sighting
- 29 September 2025
- Category
- Insects and other invertebrates
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Where it has been observed
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Photo: Paolo Mazzei · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC
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Nature data: iNaturalist
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