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The Oriental beetle (''Anomala orientalis'', not to be confused with the Japanese Beetle ) is a Beetle about 0.7 - 1.1 Cm (0.3 - 0.4 Inch es) long, with mottled, metallic brown- and black-colored Elytra and a similarly-colored thorax and head. It is native to Asia and was introduced to North America and has since spread to and become a pest in several mid-Atlantic states. Its invasive range extends from Maine to South Carolina and Wisconsin . In its Larval stage, the grub feeds on the roots of Grass es while the adults feed on Rose s, Phlox , and Petunia s. Sex Pheromone traps are available to capture and kill the Oriental beetle. EXTERNAL LINK |
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