CLOSED: Identify this bug please

Gladstone, MI(Zone 5b)

This bug, beetle, whatever, is eating daisy leaves, plum leaves, ferns and more in my yard. I live in N.Michigan (UP) zone 5. I looked thru all 121 pages of bug photos in the Bug File but could not find this. What is it and how do I get rid of it (preferably naturally)? I'm new to DG. Thanks.

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Minot, ND

These appear to be rose chafers (Macrodactylus subspinosus; family Scarabaeidae), a destructive pest species. See http://www.weekendgardener.net/garden-pests/rose-chafer-beetles-060906.htm for some control suggestions.

Gladstone, MI(Zone 5b)

You're right Flapdoodle. Rose chafer is a perfect match for my pest. Really appreciate the website too. Thanks!!

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