Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Aug 15, 2022

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

1 EAB about 3 years ago.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Emerald ash borer makes D-shaped holes about 1/8" wide. Here is the address of Oregon Department of Agriculture's IPPM Survey and treatment projects EAB page

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/IPPM/SurveyTreatment/Pages/EmeraldAshBorer.aspx

Scroll down to find photos of Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes, the EAB Response Plan for Oregon, and more information about how to recognize EAB attack, so that you can monitor your tree.

Tom Valente
Aug. 15, 2022, 6:36 a.m.

Location

Found about 3 years ago on our front porch. Were amazed at the metallic green color and had no idea what it was. About 45 days ago a ash tree leaves located in our back yard along Silver Creek started turning yellow and now are dead.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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