Japanese beetle
soil, becoming spherical and nearly doubling in size within a week. The developing embryo can be seen within the eggs that are close to hatching. Popillia [...] observed in the US more than 100 years ago. Although not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies, allowed populations to rapidly [...] actions were taken to prevent further spread. The Japanese beetle is on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its