Species guide
Japanese beetle
HarmlessPopillia japonica
What does Japanese beetle look like?
A ~1 cm beetle with a metallic green head and thorax, copper-brown wing covers, and small tufts of white hair poking out along each side of the abdomen.
Is Japanese beetle dangerous?
Harmless to people. It's a serious garden pest, though — adults skeletonize leaves and grubs damage lawn roots.
What should I do about Japanese beetle?
Hand-pick into soapy water in the early morning. Avoid pheromone traps — they tend to attract more beetles than they catch.