Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica)

This page features illustrations of the Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) in various formats including png, svg, and ai. Originating from Japan, where it is kept in check by natural predators, these scarab beetles have become a notable pest in North America, feeding on over 300 plant species. Their feeding pattern of consuming leaf material between veins leads to foliage skeletonization, while their larvae target grass roots. The Japanese Beetle is identified by its iridescent copper elytra, green thorax and head, and distinctive white tufts of hair beneath their wing covers.