Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Aug 3, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

It was about an inch long & the iridescent green color was so pretty that it stuck with me.

Commentary

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
Aug. 4, 2025, 8:41 a.m.

Location

We were at Frenchman’s Bar (8/1/25), on the grass area by a large tree. We were in the center part of the park. Here are the coordinates.
45.68382° N, 122.76510° W

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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