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Popillia Japonica (Japanese Beetle)

Popillia Japonica

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Field Notes

Description:

A colorful, shiny beetle that can be destructive to plants. Natural predators control them in Japan but they can be very destructive in North America. They live for about a year and thrive in cooler weather.

Habitat:

Japan and North America

Reference Links:

Japanese beetle, Welcome to BugGuide.Net! - BugGuide.Net

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