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Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

Photo by RonaldOrosz
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Copper, green, black and a little over a 1/4 inch long.

Habitat:

Feeding on plants.

Notes:

Japanese beetles in the first picture and the second picture of the leaf shows the aftermath of their appetite.

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Japanese beetle

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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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2014 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJuly 12, 2014

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