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Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

Photo by ForestDragon
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40.7899, -73.2004

Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized metallic green and copper colored scarab beetle. Black and white stripes on abdomen. Introduced from East Asia and has become widespread.

Habitat:

Suburban garden, Rose-of-Sharon bloom.

Reference Links:

Japanese beetle, Species Popillia japonica - Japanese Beetle - BugGuide.Net

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