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

Irridescent green beetle, long and skinny. Like a skinny June bug.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! Without a photo, I can't say for certain what you saw, but I will guess that it may have been Dichelonyx, a little native scarab beetle that feeds on conifers. It fits your description of an iridescent green somewhat more slender June beetle.

Tom Valente
Aug. 4, 2025, 8:39 a.m.

Location

near the creek, north fork lacamas creek just south of Rawson

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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