Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica Newman)

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The Japanese beetle is a highly destructive plant pest that can be very difficult and expensive to control. Feeding on grass roots, Japanese beetle grubs damage lawns, golf courses, and pastures. Japanese beetle adults attack the foliage, flowers, or fruits of more than 300 different ornamental and agricultural plants.

Andrea Simao
Program Manager
Telephone: 301-851-2067
Email: Andrea.B.Simao@aphis.usda.gov