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Japanese Beetle
Popillia japonica
40.7087, -73.2812
Field Notes
Description:
This attractive beetle is an invasive, introduced species to North America from Asia. These beetles are widespread and can cause serious damage to plants by skeletonizing the leaves when they feed. They are generally an iridescent copper and green on the head, protonum and elytra. The abdomen is dark with small tufts of whitish hairs along the margin.
Habitat:
Brush bordering a grassy trail and near to temperate forest. Gardiner County Park, New York.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 8, 2014
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