Japanese beetle larvae
Popillia japonica
About Japanese beetle larvae
Japanese beetle larvae (Popillia japonica) is a turf pest found in Middle Tennessee. This pest can damage ornamental plants and turfgrass in our region. Early identification and targeted treatment are key to protecting your landscape investment.
Japanese beetle larvae (Popillia japonica) is a turf pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Turf Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Japanese beetle larvae regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Japanese beetle larvae
- Scientific Name
- Popillia japonica
- Category
- Turf Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
