Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on May 27, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Roughly 2 inches long, it landed on my chest and quickly flew off. I had distributed flyers in 2022 so I recognized what it was and feel I am reasonably informed. This is the only sighting I've had since.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! EAB isn't known from that area yet, and it is smaller than 2" long, so let's hope you are mistaken. There are a number of iridescent green look-alike beetles in Oregon that are not pests. I am attaching a link to the ODF EAB webpage with some photos of other Oregon insects that could be mistaken for EAB

https://oregon-eab-geo.hub.arcgis.com/pages/identify

Thanks for being on the lookout!

Tom Valente
May 28, 2025, 8:48 a.m.

Location

I was standing outside when an adult Emerald Ash Borer landed on my chest and then flew north.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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