Japanese beetles like the one pictured here are an invasive species. While their exoskeletons may have a beautiful array of colors, they can be damaging to local vegetation and are a concern for agriculture in Washington.
July 19, 2023
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July 19, 2023 2:13 p.m.
Japanese beetle could spread across WA in 20 years
PULLMAN — Without intervention, the colorful but devastating Japanese beetle could make its way across the evergreen state within two decades, according to a study of their potential dispersion...