Japanese Beetle

Found in gardens, landscapes, parks, and agricultural fields; larvae live underground in turf and soil.

Adults are generalist herbivores that skeletonize foliage/flowers from over 300 plant species; larvae (grubs) eat grass roots.

Adults are active during the day, especially in warm sunny weather, often congregating in large groups for feeding and mating.

An invasive pest that causes significant damage to ornamental plants, crops, and lawns; no significant benefits to the local ecosystem.