The Japanese beetle is an invasive species of scarab beetle. While not very destructive in its native habitat, these beetles can be destructive to a plant’s leaves, fruit, and even their roots if the beetles are still larvae. Japanese beetles are about 15mm in length with copper colored wings as well as a green thorax and head. Japanese beetles were first discovered near Riverton, New Jersey in 1916, and are believed to have entered on a shipment of iris bulbs.
Eggs are laid individually, or in small clusters near the soil surface. Within around two weeks, the eggs hatch, and the larvae feed on fine roots and other organic material.
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