Insects and Spiders - native

Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) on Jul 1, 2024

Originally reported as Ash Bark Beetles (Hylesinus spp.)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Oregon ash beetle?
Just wondering if it is...ive enclsed 2 pictures

Commentary

This is a relative of the emerald ash borer, a golden buprestid, Buprestis aurulenta. It's a native species to our area and not considered a pest.

Corwin Parker
July 3, 2024, 1:26 a.m.

Resources

Golden Buprestid Beetle information from iNaturalist

Location

Is this an ash beetle?

Expert Reviewer

Corwin Parker
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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