Tag: chewing damage

• Question of the Week – Japanese Beetle

  

  Which insect caused the feeding damage to this collard leaf? While this chewing-type damage looks similar to caterpillar feeding damage, it was actually caused by a Japanese beetle. The hind end of the culprit is visible below. Japanese beetles are active and easy to find right now, feeding on a range of plants from roses…

  Justin Ballew

  July 2, 2026

  Question of the Week

  caterpillar damage, chewing damage, collards, Japanese beetle, Question of the Week, scouting