: The grubs live in the soil and feed on the roots of various plants, which can cause stunting, wilting, and plant death in crops like corn, soybeans, and blueberries. Management and Control

: Adults chew irregular notches and ragged holes in the leaves and petals of over 100 plant species, including asters, dahlias, and roses . Unlike Japanese beetles, they do not skeletonize leaves.

: These beetles are roughly the size of a coffee bean, measuring about 3/8 to 1/2 inch long. They have a stout, rounded, cinnamon-brown body and are frequently found gathering around light sources at night.