Popillia Japonica - Japanese Beetle

Family - Scarabaeidae

Order - Coleoptera

Length - 18 to 30 mm.

Recognition - Green body with brown wing covers

Habitat - Plants

Behavior - Herbivore

Residency - United States

Of Special Note - These beetles are imported from Asia and destroy many plants, particularly roses. The species is controlled with parasitic wasps and flies as well as Milky Disease.

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