Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jul 24, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

We have a large oak tree in our yard and the insect seemed to drop from there onto our deck.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! There are a number of iridescent green look-alike beetles in Oregon that are not pests. I am attaching a link to the ODA EAB webpage with some photos of Oregon insects that could be mistaken for EAB

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/IPPM/SurveyTreatment/Documents/EABLookAlikes.pdf

Tom Valente
July 25, 2022, 1:22 a.m.

Location

Emerald ash borer in our yard at 9416 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97219. Found on 7/24/22.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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