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Japanese Beetle During The Mating Period

Two Japanese beetles mate on a leaf in a park in Canada during the mating period in the summer season. The Japanese beetle, known as Popillia japonica, is considered an invasive pest that causes significant damage to crops, gardens, and trees in Canada. This insect primarily establishes itself in Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritime provinces, on July 31, 2025, in Montreal, Canada. (Photo by Horacio Zamora Rios/Eyepix Group/NurPhoto)

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