Infestation

I had not taken any photos of Japanese Beetles until today because I find them disgusting insects. I am being anthropomorphic when I say that their habits are disgusting. I am not being anthropomorphic when I say that they are very destructive. They killed a Hawthorn tree that Monica and I planted by completely exfoliating it in just a couple seasons. I took the photos today when I saw that they had infested the large plantings of shrub roses in Liberty Park. The photo helps show how they can damage plants.