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NO. 013Japanese beetle illustrationIllustration · not shown at life size

Beetles / Insect

Japanese beetle

Popillia japonica

AdultAn everyday search

This small beetle shines green and copper. Little white tufts along its sides help you recognize it.

Let’s look closer

Little clues

Three things to notice.

  1. Metallic green head and thorax.

  2. Copper-colored wing covers.

  3. White tufts along the sides.

Out in the world

Where to look.

Around southeastern Wisconsin

Summer garden plants.

When to look

Usually late June or July into September.

Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.

A closer look

One clue is just the start.

Look for green, copper, and little white tufts together. Shiny green alone is not enough to name this beetle.

A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.

Keep exploring

Meet the neighbors.

For curious grownups, too

Read a little further.

Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.

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  • Japanese beetle — Transparent front PNG

    Transparent front PNG

    76.2 mm canvas · white-outlined labels on a clear background

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Japanese beetle — Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Relief depth PNG — prototype

    Matches this front · dark lettering 0.5 mm, outline 0.1 mm at 1 mm maximum

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    1800 × 1800 px

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  • Japanese beetle — Original artwork

    Original artwork

    Unmodified source PNG

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    1254 × 1254 px

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  • Editable front SVG

    Common & scientific names · finding clue · editable labels

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