Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jun 20, 2023

Originally reported as A metallic wood-boring beetle (Agrilus cyanescens)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

The insect looked like the Ash Wood Borer. Unfortunately at the time I did not realize what it was. I just read an article about Washington County and when I saw the pictures I realized what was in our yard.

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

Thanks for being on the lookout!

Tom Valente
June 20, 2023, 1:29 a.m.

Location

In my back yard next to my firewood pile.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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