Northeast Gardening: Oriental Beetles (not Japanese Beetles!), 0 by Niere

Niere wrote:
Anyone else having an infestation of these? As far as I can make out they are "Oriental Beetles" though I haven't been able to get anyone to provide me with a positive id. They don't seem to be doing much damage at all though I've read that it's the grubs that are the most troublesome. They are on just about everything in my yard and my friends yards about two miles from here. My friends and I have never seen these guys before--they are about the same size as a Japanese Beetle and they are just annoying because they are everywhere.

Anyone have any experience with them?

I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful (if hot!) summer day!