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Japanese beetle
Animalia Scarabaeidae

Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica

An invasive beetle species native to Japan, known for causing significant agricultural and horticultural damage across North America and parts of Europe.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Temperate deciduous forests, agricultural landscapes, urban gardens, grasslands with diverse vegetation and moderate humidity levels

Ecological Role

Considered an invasive pest species that disrupts native ecosystems, damages crops, and competes with native insect populations

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Hard chitinous exoskeleton with metallic green-bronze coloration providing structural protection
  • LIMBS WINGS Six legs with specialized tarsi for gripping vegetation, iridescent elytra that cover hindwings during rest
  • HEAD SENSORY Prominent compound eyes, short antennae with sensitive olfactory receptors for detecting food and mating signals
  • BODY STRUCTURE Compact beetle, approximately 10-12 mm in length, metallic green-bronze exoskeleton with white hair-like setae along abdomen edges
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