japanese beetle

• Escarabajo altamente invasivo (Popillia japonica), originario de Japón, conocido por su coloración metálica verde y cobre y por su tendencia a alimentarse de hojas, flores y frutos de más de 300 especies de plantas.

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.

   Escarabajo japonés

   • 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.