iridescent Japanese beetles mate on a leaf in a nature preserve. In many parts of the world, these insects are an invasive species. Here, they are in

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iridescent Japanese beetles mate on a leaf in a nature preserve. In many parts of the world, these insects are an invasive species. Here, they are in their natural habitat.

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Size: 3016px × 2262px
Location: Yamato, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © David Hansche / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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