Asiatic Garden Beetle

Found in gardens, lawns, and agricultural fields; often burrows in soil during the day.

Adults feed on foliage and flowers of over 100 species of plants; larvae (grubs) eat the roots of grasses and ornamentals.

Adults are nocturnal and are highly attracted to bright lights. During the day, they hide in the soil or leaf litter.

Considered a garden and agricultural pest due to leaf damage and root destruction by larvae. No direct health risk to humans.