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W3cmp@aol.com wrote:

> Hello All:
>  
>    It's that time of year when Japanese beetles and a larger beetle, 
> similar in color, about 1/2"-3/4" long, with squared off shoulders are 
> (were) feasting on my peaches until I sprayed them this morning.  I have 
> forgotten the name of the large beetle.  Can someone help me with the 
> name?  Thanks.  Chris Patterson

Could you be referring to Cotinis nitida L. (Green June Beetle)?

For images see:

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&lr=&q=Green%20June%20Beetle&btnG=Search&sa=N&tab=wi