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donnerville Damascus, MD(Zone 7a) Jul 28, 2008

I have seen this bug on my patio several times now, but have not notice any on my plants. I don't think it is a Japanese beetle, because it is much larger (or do Japanese beetles actually get this big?). Can anybody please ID this bug? Is it harmful to plants?

Thank you.

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 28, 2008

It's a green June beetle, probably Cotinis nitida. - the larvae are pests, but anything is better than Japanese beetles.

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Jul 28, 2008

The adults also go after soft, ripe fruit. Just ask our blackberries...

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Jul 28, 2008

I think they go after dimes, too -

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Doe41 (Audrey) Dyersburg, TN(Zone 7a) Jul 28, 2008

LOL LOL LOL!!! I found one on my door! Will they eat brugs?

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Jul 28, 2008

Have you seen this? Someone wants them @ $5 per beetle - alive. http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/878022/

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donnerville Damascus, MD(Zone 7a) Jul 28, 2008

He can have all mine, for free :-)

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