Insects and Spiders - native

Western Cedar Borer (Trachykele blondeli) on Jun 29, 2025

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Description of specimen

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Commentary

Thank you for your report! Yes, this is Western cedar borer. They are not tree killers.

Tom Valente
June 30, 2025, 1:29 a.m.

Resources

Western Cedar Borer information on iNaturalist and a guide to wood boring beetles in Oregon from the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Location

I first noticed this "Western Cedar Borer"(?) on the hood / windshield of my car when I was at Taco Bell on SW Barbur Blvd. It finally flew off at approximately 28th and SW Multnomah Blvd.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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