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Japanese Beetles

Popillia japonica

1 Species ID Suggestions

Cheryl Lee
Cheryl Lee 12 years ago
Japanese Beetles
Popillia japonica Japanese beetle


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Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 10 years ago

Yes they are, outside of the native range. You can read about that in the reference link posted on yhis spotting if you want more information. :-)

CharleneBurgess
CharleneBurgess 10 years ago

The name makes me think that these are an invasive species...???

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Moved to arthropods :-)

wildlifewatcher
wildlifewatcher 12 years ago

thanks Cheryl ~ understand that completely.

Cheryl Lee
Cheryl Lee 12 years ago

As a gardener ~ these beetles are the bane of my existence! They love to eat my roses, and have voracious appetites.

wildlifewatcher
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wildlifewatcher

Georgia, USA

Spotted on Jun 14, 2011
Submitted on Nov 8, 2011

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