Insects and Spiders - native

Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) on Jul 26, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

The species was bright emerald green.

Commentary

Awesome picture! This luckily is the Golden Jewel Beetle (Bubrestis Aurulenta). Native to the Northwest. This bug is allowed to live free and wild, no need to exterminate, and you will continue to find them this time of year.
-Michael, TCSWCD

Michael Blankenship
July 27, 2022, 12:27 a.m.

Resources

Golden Buprestid Beetle information from iNaturalist

Location

I found the species on the beach in Manzanita.

Expert Reviewer

Michael Blankenship
Tillamook Soil & Water Conservation District

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