Maladera castanea

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Maladera formosae
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(Cephaloserica)
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M. castanea
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Maladera castanea

Maladera castanea (now considered Maladera formosae), the Asiatic garden beetle, is a beetle in the family Scarabaeidae native to Japan and China. It was introduced to North America, where it is considered a crop and deciduous leaf (tree leaf) eating pest.[1] Adults are active in the summer, and can be seen feeding on plant leaves at night or found around porch lights. Adults range in length from 8-11 mm and possess a cinnamon-brown color. Larva are approximately ¾" long and feed on the roots of various plants.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Hawley IM, Hallock HC. 1936. Life history and control of the Asiatic garden beetle. USDA Circular 246: 1-20. [Revision of 1932 issue by H.C. Hallock of same title.]
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