Japanese beetle
US /dʒəˈpæn.iːz ˈbiː.tl̩/
UK /dʒəˈpæn.iːz ˈbiː.tl̩/
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coleottero giapponese
a destructive metallic green and brown beetle (Popillia japonica) native to Japan, introduced into the US, and destructive to many plants
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The garden was infested with Japanese beetles, causing significant damage to the rose bushes.
Il giardino era infestato da coleotteri giapponesi, causando danni significativi ai cespugli di rose.
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Farmers use various methods to control the spread of the Japanese beetle.
Gli agricoltori utilizzano vari metodi per controllare la diffusione del coleottero giapponese.