RE: Disease on Lupines

I noticed that when my lupines bloomed this year, the blooms looked somewhat stunted and the leaves were somewhat curled, but I didn't pay much attention because I had moved them last fall and thought that was the problem.  Today, when I looked closer I saw that something is all over the leaves (it looks shiny and sticky) and the blooms were shorter, with a stick-like stalk at the top.  There was also a somewhat large insect curled up in one of the leaves.  It looked like a cockroach.  Now, I know that I am a neophyte gardener, but even I know that it was not a roach.  Anyone have any ideas as to what it is and what I should do?  If I just leave it alone, will it return next year?  I am really into organics and do not use chemicals. 
 
thanks
Marie
Western Massachusetts
Zone 5
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