Japanese Beetle - Popillia japonica

Popillia japonica is a widespread pest of turf, landscape, fruit and field crops, and ornamental plants in the United States. It has a total host range of more than 300 plant species! The adults feed on foliage, flowers, and fruit.

Generally, their elytra are copper-brown, but this one was ruby red. I have no idea why. The five patches of white hairs on each side of the abdomen and one pair on the last abdominal segment distinguish this species from others that are similar.