Japanese beetle

/dʒˌapənˈiːz bˈiːtəl/

/dʒˌæpənˈiːz bˈiːɾəl/

Japanese beetle

a highly invasive insect with a metallic green and bronze body, known for its destructive feeding habits on a variety of plants

synonyms : Popillia japonica

What is a "Japanese beetle"?

A Japanese beetle is a destructive insect known for its metallic green and bronze-colored body, with white tufts of hair along its sides. Native to Japan, this beetle has become a widespread pest in many parts of North America, feeding on a wide range of plants and causing significant damage to lawns, gardens, and agricultural crops. Its voracious appetite and ability to quickly reproduce make it a challenging pest to control.

Examples

1. It could eat other insects, grubs, Japanese beetle grubs.

2. Apparently they're dealing with a pest called the Japanese Beetle on some of these, and they're letting the kids, well, at least, Isaac got to help pick off the Japanese Beetles and take care of them.