NO. 021
Beetles
Dogbane beetle
Red-and-green metallic sheen
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NO. 013
Illustration · not shown at life size
Illustration · not shown at life sizeBeetles / Insect
Japanese beetle
Popillia japonica
This small beetle shines green and copper. Little white tufts along its sides help you recognize it.
Let’s look closerLittle clues
Three things to notice.
Metallic green head and thorax.
Copper-colored wing covers.
White tufts along the sides.
Out in the world
Where to look.
Around southeastern Wisconsin
Summer garden plants.
When to look
Usually late June or July into September.
Look closely. Leave your tiny neighbor where you found it.
A closer look
One clue is just the start.
Look for green, copper, and little white tufts together. Shiny green alone is not enough to name this beetle.
A special find can be hard to spot without being biologically rare. Encounters depend on season and habitat.
Keep exploring
Meet the neighbors.
For curious grownups, too
Read a little further.
Original summaries, with references for deeper reading.
Make a bug slide
Artwork & downloads.
- Original artworkUnmodified source PNG
- Transparent front PNG76.2 mm canvas · opaque white labels on a clear background
- Editable front SVGLarger backed labels · one fact · embedded illustration
- Reverse QR SVGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
- Reverse QR PNGConfirmed permanent destination · white backing
Front artwork is made for a 3-inch clear disc. Revised artwork still needs a physical check. Reverse QR files use the confirmed permanent website.
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