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Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica

Photo by SargonR
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Field Notes

Description:

Japanese beetle spotted near Lake Placid New York. This was actually right by the sign commemorating the Lake Placid Olympics. Not sure what type of flower that is that he in on.

Species ID Suggestions

Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica
mauna Kunzah
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Comments (2)
SargonR
Thanks for the help with the ID.
mauna Kunzah
This is highly invasive and destroys local vegetation.

Spotted for Missions

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Flowers of North America
Mission
Pollinating Insects of the World
Mission
The Wildflowers of New York State
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

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PublishedApril 22, 2014

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