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japanese beetle

 

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Noun japanese beetle has 1 sense
  1. Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica - small metallic green and brown beetle native to eastern Asia; serious plant pest in North America
    --1 is a kind of scarabaeid beetle, scarabaeid, scarabaean
    --1 is a member of Popillia, genus Popillia

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Japanese Beetle

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A small, invasive insect species (Popillia japonica) native to Japan, known for its metallic green body and copper-colored wings. It feeds on a wide range of plants, causing significant damage to foliage, flowers, and fruits.

Sample Sentence: The Japanese beetle has become a major pest in North America, destroying gardens and crops.

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