Much to my chagrin, I have been noticing quite a few Japanese beetles in my gardens. Japanese beetles feed on the leaves and flowers of more than 300 types of plants. In my garden, they are currently favoring my basil and zinnias. Leaves fed on by the Japanese beetle are often left with a lace-like appearance. To learn more about this pest and its management, visit https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/japanese-beetle/ 

Photo Credit: Margaret Murphy