unknown on Jul 26, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Spotted at approximately 8:15PM, the insect was about the length of a fingernail and had a vibrant green body. The insect did not linger, presumably due to the fact that my yard has no ash trees.

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 28, 2022, 4:56 a.m.