Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Invasion of North America: History, Ecology, and Management

Abstract The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, was accidentally introduced to the United States from Asia in early 1900s. First detected a New Jersey nursery, it is currently established 28 states and has been 13 additional states, 3 Canadian provinces, at least European nations. Adult beetles feed on over 300 host plant species, including many agricultural commodities such as fruits, field crops, ornamentals, often causing severe economic damage. We discuss invasion history, ecology, biology, management options for this invasive pest species North America.