The Japanese Beetle has no natural predators in North America so it’s very destructive to a large variety of plants. They are attractive though and I enjoyed watching this one lounge on some spotted jewelweed.
BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY
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September 11, 2024 at 1:23 am
Such a lovely pest.
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September 11, 2024 at 9:26 am
Aren’t they.
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September 9, 2024 at 3:06 am
A beauty!
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September 9, 2024 at 12:17 pm
Thank you.
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September 7, 2024 at 2:54 am
Sadly, many aliens – whatever their form – are attractive. This one certainly is!
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September 7, 2024 at 10:24 am
They were accidentally brought in to the U.S. in 1916. They arrived in Canada in 1939 in a car that was crossing by ferry from Maine to Nova Scotia 😏
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September 7, 2024 at 10:55 am
How interesting!
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September 6, 2024 at 12:18 pm
They are attractive, sad that they are a problem insect.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:34 pm
Thanks, John. I know 😏
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September 6, 2024 at 11:13 am
They really are pretty. Too bad they are bad news.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:32 pm
Good looking but nasty 😏
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September 6, 2024 at 9:55 am
They are pretty.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:31 pm
I think so too.
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September 6, 2024 at 9:47 am
Whatever their destructive reputation, this is a beautiful beetle and your photo is absolutely lovely, Belinda.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:30 pm
Thank you, Jet. It’s too bad they’re so destructive.
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September 6, 2024 at 8:08 am
Not a fan of these guys, but that is a great photo, Belinda!
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September 6, 2024 at 5:29 pm
I imagine they’re not a welcome visitor in your garden 😏. Thanks, Eliza!
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September 6, 2024 at 3:12 am
They are indeed cute and slightly different from the ones we can see in Finland. Thanks for sharing.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:27 pm
This one was a good poser 😊
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September 6, 2024 at 2:05 am
That’s a great capture, Belinda. Agreed – they are pretty.
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September 6, 2024 at 5:20 pm
Thanks very much, Lynette! It’s too bad they’re so destructive.
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