Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jun 3, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Green glittering beetle consistent with Emerald ash borer. I have a degree in natural resource management and have seen this species before working with entomologists, I am positive of its ID. It flew into my hair and I saw it on the ground briefly before it flew away.

Commentary

Thank you for your report. Unfortunately, without a specimen or a good picture, we cannot make a species determination. We have several dozen traps for EAB currently deployed in Salem as well as Marion and Polk county. If you encounter suspect EAB, please take a few photos or capture the specimen and put it in a crush proof container. We can identify it to species level. Thank you for being on the lookout for EAB

Wyatt Williams
June 4, 2025, 10:46 a.m.

Location

Urban neighborhood near several forested areas, about one mile from the Willamette River and Minto Brown Park.

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

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