Japanese Beetle Popillia japonica

Identification
This beetle has metallic green and copper coloration.

Location
Common invasive

Size
Half inch

Diet
It feeds on leaves flowers and fruit.

Habitat
It occurs in lawns gardens and farms.

Activity Period
June to August

Behavior
It forms large feeding groups on plants. It is active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in summer with larvae in soil.

Population
The population is abundant statewide.

History
It was introduced from Asia.

Human Interactions
It often damages ornamental plants.

Facts
It is one of the most destructive garden pests.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Leaves flowers fruit | Lawns gardens farms | Statewide