Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jul 13, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Shiny, 1/2 to 3/4 inch flying beetle.
Not aggressive, no sting,,
Looking for Ash.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! EAB is not known from your area yet, so without a photo or specimen or characteristic damage to ash trees, it isn't possible to confirm what you saw.

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 14, 2025, 1:17 a.m.