japanese beetle

• Ein ursprünglich aus Japan stammender, stark invasiver Blatthornkäfer (Popillia japonica) mit metallisch grünem und kupferfarbenem Körper, der als Schädling an Blättern, Blüten und Früchten von über 300 Pflanzenarten frisst.

A highly destructive invasive beetle species (Popillia japonica) native to Japan, known for its metallic green and copper coloring and its tendency to feed on the leaves, flowers, and fruits of over 300 plant species.

1. Invasive insect speciesB2formal

   A small, metallic-green and copper-colored beetle (Popillia japonica) native to Japan, considered a destructive pest in many other regions.

   Invasive Insektenart

   • The Japanese beetle is a major threat to rose gardens and fruit crops.
   • Farmers use traps to control the Japanese beetle population.
   • The larvae of the Japanese beetle feed on grass roots, damaging lawns.