Japanese Beetle
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Scarabaeidae Genus: Popillia Species: P. japonica Binomial name: Popillia japonica Popillia Japonica Newman, commonly referred to as the Japanese beetle is a destructive pest, widespread on the landscape, ornamental plants, and turf in the areas of the United States. It is also considered a…