Metallic Golden Green Beetle (Page 2): I don't know what it's called, but at certain times of the year, they appear in droves in our grass. I think this is like the one you posted.

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Jul 17, 2019 09:26:39 #

Bobcat87

sippyjug104 wrote:

This is a profile and ventral view of a metallic g... (show quote)

I don't know what it's called, but at certain times of the year, they appear in droves in our grass. I think this is like the one you posted.

Jul 17, 2019 09:42:05 #

Susan yamakawa

StanMac wrote:

Yep, it’s a Japanese beetle alright. Serious pest if you have an ornamental or vegetable garden. As kids, we knew them as June Bugs. We would capture them and tie a 5 or 6 foot length of sewing thread to one of their legs then release them as we held the thread. Was like having a miniature live model airplane. The things we did as kids makes me just shake my head sometimes 🤭

Stan

Yes my brother did that too 😂- he would be welcomed by my rose bush !

Jul 17, 2019 10:02:49 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I believe that they are closely related for sure. Probably a variant in species. What is a bit different on the one that I found is that it does not have the antennas that I see in many others. Mine also has a 'turned up nose' although the others may have one also if we could see a close up view of their faces.

Jul 17, 2019 11:48:21 #