Oriental Beetle

Lawns, gardens, and turfgrass; widely distributed in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States and parts of Asia.

Larvae (grubs) eat roots of grasses and ornamental plants; adults feed sparingly on floral parts and fruit.

Adults are active from late June through early August; they are nocturnal and attracted to lights. They spend the day burrowed in the soil or hidden in foliage.

Considered a significant pest as larvae can damage turfgrass and nursery crops. Not harmful to humans as they do not bite or sting.