Metallic Wood Borers (Family Buprestidae) on Jun 26, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Small beetles mating on plants in our garden, same last year. Inat obs: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/293279425

Commentary

Thank you for your report! That is certainly an Agrilus borer. Your photos are not quite good enough to see the distinguishing characteristics of EAB. Please submit a specimen to the ODA IPPM lab for confirmation.

Tom Valente
June 30, 2025, 1:38 a.m.