Asiatic — Beetle

: Adults hide in the soil during the day and emerge at night to feed. They are highly attracted to porch and window lights.

: Adults chew irregular notches and ragged holes in the leaves and petals of over 100 plant species, including asters, dahlias, and roses . Unlike Japanese beetles, they do not skeletonize leaves. asiatic beetle

: These beetles are roughly the size of a coffee bean, measuring about 3/8 to 1/2 inch long. They have a stout, rounded, cinnamon-brown body and are frequently found gathering around light sources at night. : Adults hide in the soil during the

: The larvae are "white grubs" with C-shaped, pale bodies and three pairs of legs. A key diagnostic feature is a white, bulbous pouch located near the base of their mouthparts. Habitat and Feeding Behavior Unlike Japanese beetles, they do not skeletonize leaves