"Bert Hyman" wrote in message
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In "David Hare-Scott"
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Bert Hyman wrote:
We have a couple of shrub roses, ostensibly "Pink Grootendorst,"
which manage to produce blossoms ranging in color from almost white
to deep red.
We find the beetles in the light-colored flowers all the time, and
they've pretty much destroyed any that have already blossomed, while
they leave the dark-colored flowers completely alone.
What colour are the beetles? They may get better camouflage from
predators on some colours. Just a guess.
No Japanese beetles where you live? Lucky guy.
http://www.arbordoctor.net/beetle_20...MO _2006_.jpg
Metalic green & copper-colored body, about 0.5" long.
No natural predators in the US, although my wife goes after them with a
vengance.
They're relatively new to Minnesota and we inadvertently planted several
of their favorite plants when we upgraded our yard and garden about 10
years ago.
--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN
We get them now here in Wi. also, since global warming. I've killed 3200+
already this year.
I don't think you can out smart them by color or plant choice. A plant they
don't like one week/year, they go after mercilessly the next. They'll find
something they like no matter what you plant.