Rose Chafer

Rose pest
Macrodactylus subspinosus is a pest that feeds on foliage and flowers.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

North American beetle

Pest

Feeds on foliage and flowers

Have few natural enemies

Adult beetles are toxic to birds

In my garden they get dumped in soapy water

Further Reading

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Wikipedia

By Joanne McKinnon

Indie author and publisher. Artist and gardener.