Report #7587 - Report: unknown

unknown on Jul 23, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

(As mentioned above) I had what I believe to be an Emerald Ash Borer fly in front of my front porch and then go land on my (140-year-old) Oregon White Garry Oak.
I approached the tree, got a good look at the insect, and then it flew away before I could get a picture.

This insect was fully mature; about 1.75 inches in length, dull green chiton carapace covering the wings; very beautiful bright emerald abdomen when it spread its wings and flew off.

I have just planted an Oregon Ash sapling! I really dont want to lose it!

Commentary

Hello, unfortunately we cannot make a determination without a photo or a specimen. We do have several EAB traps in the area as well as monitoring of thousands of ash trees in the Valley.

If you get a picture, you can add it here or make a new report. Here is our state's resources on EAB: www.OregonEAB.com. Thank you

Wyatt Williams
July 28, 2025, 4:12 a.m.

Location

I had what I believe to be an Emerald Ash Borer just fly past my front porch and land on my (140-year-old) Oregon White Garry Oak.
In the back and side, I have chickens ranging, flowering plants, and a garden with variety; the front area has berry bushes, jasmine, and grasses; the "hill" has multiple Black Walnut saplings, grapevine, clamatis, and an Oregon Ash sapling.

This Oregon White Oak tree is located roughly 20m from the physical street surface of Linn Avenue, and about 15m from the physical house at 211 Linn. There is no direct connection between the driveway of my house to Linn Ave., as there is a 60° incline from the street of Linn Avenue to my property; again: there is NO DIRECT ROUTE.
The coordinates given in Latitude and Longitude by GoogleMaps are:
LAT: 45.3496628
LONG: -122.6013339
At an Altitude of roughly 100m (+/- 0.5m)

unknown on Jul 23, 2025

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