Japanese Beetle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. a small beetle, Popillia japonica, of the scarab family, introduced into the eastern U.S. from Japan, the adult of which feeds on the foliage of fruit and other trees, and the larva of which feeds on plant roots.
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  1. a scarabaeid beetle, Popillia japonica, that eats the leaves and fruits of various plants: accidentally introduced into the US from Japan
Japanese Beetle (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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