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Japanese beetle

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Field Notes

Description:

Small beetle. 0.5 inches long. Wing covers iridescent bronze. Thorax metallic green.

Habitat:

Common in many parts of the US in summer. Feed on leaves of trees and other plants.

Notes:

Invasive species from Japan, introduced in the early 1900's.

Species ID Suggestions

Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica

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Reza Hashemizadeh
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PublishedJuly 23, 2013

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