FAVV: “The Japanese beetle has been present in Italy since 2014 and since 2017 in Switzerland. The adult insect is approximately 1 cm in size and recognizable by its metal green head and copper -colored deck shields. It can easily be observed with the naked eye and be caught without danger. The Japanese beetle is often confused in Belgium. Striking tufts of white brush hairs on either side of the abdomen, plus two at the end. “
The recent finds confirm that the Japanese beetle mainly spreads through human transport. Folding adult insects on vehicles (trucks, planes, trains, cars, caravans, etc.) and goods (camping material, luggage, etc.) From contaminated areas is the main way of distribution.