Japanese beetles are a form of scarab beetle and were introduced to North America in the early 1900’s. They have beautiful colouring but are highly destructive to plants and crops. This one was balancing on some Queen Anne’s Lace.
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September 29, 2023 at 3:37 pm
A scourge! 😀
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September 29, 2023 at 4:26 pm
I have a gardener friend who gets rid of them with containers of dish soap and water. It seems to do the trick.
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September 29, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Exactly what I do in the cool of the evening when they are easier to dunk.
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September 29, 2023 at 1:22 pm
I’m trying not to think of the destruction this pretty beetle inflicts on our plants.
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September 29, 2023 at 4:16 pm
I know. In the sunlight they really shine.
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September 29, 2023 at 12:06 pm
Fantastic photo, Belinda. Without doubt, it’s a beauty. Too bad that this Japanese beetle is ruining the (endemic) vegetation. Have a great weekend.
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September 29, 2023 at 4:15 pm
Thank you. Like many introduced species, they’ve made themselves too much at home 😏. Enjoy the weekend.
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September 29, 2023 at 9:59 am
Pretty photograph of it.
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September 29, 2023 at 10:14 am
Thank you, Sherry.
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September 29, 2023 at 6:37 am
The beetle has a pretty sheen.
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September 29, 2023 at 8:23 am
It has, unfortunately it is very destructive to a lot of plants and trees.
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September 29, 2023 at 3:30 am
Obviously an accidental introduction! Love the Queen Anne’s Lace.
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September 29, 2023 at 8:18 am
Thank you, Brian.
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September 29, 2023 at 2:48 am
Nice beetle that makes me think at the cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha).
We don’t have this beetle in Western Europe, however in 2014 a few were detected in Switserland an Nord Italy. Have a nice weekend Belinda and greets from Belgium.
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September 29, 2023 at 8:17 am
Thanks, Rudi. Interesting, I see they are also scarab beetles. The wonderful works of insects 😊.
Have a pleasant weekend too.
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September 29, 2023 at 2:38 am
So beautiful, Belinda! Queen Anne’s Lace is so pretty. Michi-memories.
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September 29, 2023 at 8:13 am
Thank you, John!
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September 29, 2023 at 11:17 am
You’re welcome, Belinda. 😊
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