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Scarab beetles like the emerald beetle play an important role in many natural communities. Both the colorful hard-coated adult beetles and their pale soft-bodied larvae, called grubs, feed on and break down dead and decomposing plant matter. Thus, they help recycle nutrients.
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The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis or EAB) is responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of ash trees in 30 states.