Oriental Beetle

Found in lawns, gardens, and nursery containers; common in the northeastern United States.

Larvae (grubs) eat the roots of grasses and ornamentals; adults feed on petals and pollen of various flowers but do minimal damage.

Adults are active from late June through August and are primarily nocturnal, though they can be seen during the day. They have a one-year life cycle.

They are considered a major turfgrass and ornamental pest as the larvae can destroy root systems, causing large dead patches in lawns.