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Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica

Description:

It is about 15 millimeters (0.6 in) long, with iridescent copper-colored elytra and green thorax and head.

Habitat:

It is a serious pest of about 200 species of plants in the US. They damage plants by skeletonizing the foliage and may also feed on fruit on the plants, if present.

Notes:

Bent of the River Audubon

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jul 27, 2013
Submitted on Jul 27, 2013

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