What are the Japanese beetle’s favorite food plants?

Question:

What are the Japanese beetle’s favorite food plants?

Answer:

Adult Japanese beetles have been documented to feed on the foliage, flowers and fruits of more than 300 different plants. Their top favorites are grape, cherry, apple, rose, raspberry and linden. Find a full list of most and least favored plants in this article: Japanese Beetle.

Last updated on
July 13, 2026