Lilioceris belongs to the subfamily Criocerinae and tribe Criocerini (Latreille, 1807).

The family of beetles are of importance in horticulture because of their impact on the cultivation of lilies.

Lilioceris cheni was introduced into Central Florida by biologists to try to control the spread of invasive air potato plants.

The body has a long narrow shape, with a pronounced shoulder between the elytra and pronotum.

The larvae proceed to a pupation stage to develop into adults.