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1. (n.) Japanese beetle
an iridescent green beetle, Popillia japonica, of the scarab family, native to Japan, established esp. in E North America as a crop and garden pest.

Etymology: (1915–20)

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1. (noun) Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica
small metallic green and brown beetle native to eastern Asia; serious plant pest in North America

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