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Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

Photo by CourtneyVerk
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Japanese Beetle

Popillia japonica

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BrandonBlount
Chun, the Japanese Beetle is the most prominent "common name" used here. We have them here big time. Only thing I know of that actually eats them is the Yellow wasp spider /Yellow Orb Weaver.
BrandonBlount
Great shot!! The contrast between the beetle and the flower is quite striking.

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