Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on May 31, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

It was about an inch long and reminded me of a bullet. I remember it's casing being very shiny and reflective and iridescent.

Commentary

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
June 2, 2025, 1:01 a.m.