Cicadas (family Cicadidae) on Jul 20, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

I was drawn to it by a sound it was making. It was about 4 inches long and very emerald green. When I approached, it flew away. I have not seen another one.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! EAB is only about 1/2" long. It sounds like you have seen a cicada.

Tom Valente
July 20, 2022, 9 a.m.