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They are back!

I recognise that from a poster on the wall at primary school. It's a Colorado Beetle, potential destroyer of potato crops.
 
Haven’t seen those in Pennsylvania, - yet!
We have a relatively recent influx of these pests that eat plant roots including grass roots. They appear to breed like mad - Japanese beetles.
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duke said:
Amazing memory from as far back as primary school;)
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I think it was the seriousness of the warning that made a lasting impression. There was a strict instruction to report any sightings to the nearest police station.
I've kept my eyes peeled for over 50 years, but not spotted any yet!
 
My grandparents lived next door to a Police house and 60 plus years ago I recall seeing the posters showing Colorado beetles. They seemed huge and no idea of scale was given. Possibly what made the deep impression on me.

Bob
 
AndyT said:
I think it was the seriousness of the warning that made a lasting impression. There was a strict instruction to report any sightings to the nearest police station.
I've kept my eyes peeled for over 50 years, but not spotted any yet!
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That's because they're hiding in the Japanese Knotweed :)
 
AndyT said:
I think it was the seriousness of the warning that made a lasting impression. There was a strict instruction to report any sightings to the nearest police station.
I've kept my eyes peeled for over 50 years, but not spotted any yet!
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:ROFLMAO: Report it to the nearest police station ! Unless it was flying faster than the speed limit, little chance of any action.
 
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