soybean beetle; Anomala rufocuprea
A small scarab beetle that feeds on soybean and other crop leaves; considered a pest in agriculture.
The soybean beetle is a pest that devours soybean leaves.
In summer, many soybean beetles appear in the fields.
Standard katakana spelling for this insect name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name combines 姫 (hime, 'princess' or 'small and delicate') with 黄金 (kogane, 'gold'), referring to its small size and metallic golden-green coloration.