Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jul 12, 2023

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Bright green flying Beatle. Matched online photo. Captured specimen but it got away.

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
July 13, 2023, 2:44 a.m.

Location

My front yard next to the house in bark dust..

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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