Insects and Spiders - native

Western Cedar Borer (Trachykele blondeli) on Jul 13, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Bright green not quite an inch long. His head is green also.

Commentary

None

Resources

Western Cedar Borer information on iNaturalist and a guide to wood boring beetles in Oregon from the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Location

It was dead in my yard. As far as I have found online I think it is an emerald ash borer. Although this guy's head is as bright green and metallic as his body.

Expert Reviewer

Josh Vlach
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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