Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jul 9, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

It was a large florescent green bug that looked like pictures online.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Probably not EAB: EAB isn't a large insect (only about 1/2" long and slender).

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
July 10, 2025, 2:01 a.m.

Location

On my property in my car. I came in through my window. 43000 Rodgers Mt Loop Scio, OR

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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