unknown on Aug 31, 2024
Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)
Submitter does not have a specimen
Description of specimen
Subject was observed flying and landed on a person (me) and was knockned to the ground and observed. Shiny green metallic looking shell, just under 1 " in size, square slightly more brown head. Underside had a black and green/yellow pattern and was only glossy on green/yellow sections.
Capture of specimen was impossible as it flew off into the range. I was unable to get a picture as it happened relatively quick.
Commentary
Expert Reviewer
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Invasive Species Specialist
Oregon Department of Forestry
Private Forests Division
2600 State St. Bldg. D
Salem, OR 97310-0340
Office: 503-945-7472
wyatt.williams@oregon.gov
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/IPPM/SurveyTreatment/Documents/EABLookAlikes.pdf
For trapping, we are at the end of the season where adults are flying about. Trapping season is June 1 - Sept 1. Traps and the training to run them are for local government agencies and state agencies. We did have a number of traps in your area this year. Check out the trap status here:
https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e7969fabb08f4d369e06fa95d73645de
Thanks again for your report.
Wyatt Williams
Sept. 3, 2024, 12:24 a.m.