The insects were most likely intended for exotic insect collections, according to customs officials, who say the illegal pet ...

At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...

The beetles, which measured four to five inches long, can "pose a significant threat to our vital agriculture resources." ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles stashed inside an air cargo shipment ...

Over three dozen live beetles discreetly hidden inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered being smuggled into the ...

Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks.

Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted at the Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. Customs ...

A news release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection says 37 live exotic beetles were found hidden inside several packages ...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the ...

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los ...

Leaf beetles can be found to feed on almost all plant groups. They live in the rhizosphere, the canopy and even underwater. Many leaf beetles, such as the Colorado potato beetle, are notorious pests.

Thirty-seven insects were found in a shipment from Japan to Los Angeles International Airport last month, Customs and Border Protection reports.