Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Sep 11, 2024

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Green bug.

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

Tom Valente
Sept. 12, 2024, 4:42 a.m.

Location

Hi there, I saw a few green beetles a month or so ago on my property. I have a few ash trees. I didn't know what the bug was but from memory it looked similar to the photos in an article I just read about the emerald ash borer. If someone would like to come out to my property to inspect my trees go ahead and send me an email.
Thanks,
James

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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