Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Aug 24, 2024

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Inch long emerald green beetle found actually crawling on person flicked off and squashed.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! EAB is not that big. 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
Aug. 27, 2024, 3:58 a.m.

Location

Intersection next to the cafe and Berry farm emerald ash border squashed by reporter

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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