Jewel Beetles, species unknown (Buprestis spp.) on Aug 28, 2025
Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)
Submitter has sample
Description of specimen
Lots of EABs found on site killing off trees. Doug fir and cedar trees are also affected. For more information please contact Todd Fandenecht (property owner)
at 971-563-1712 or tfadenrecht@nepgroup.com. Thank you.
Josh Lucas Well Inspector (Oregon Water Resources Dept.)
Their grubs feed in recently dead and dying conifers. They are not the cause of the decline in the Doug firs or cedars, which is more likely drought related. Additionally, EAB attacks ash trees and a few other closely related trees in the ash family like white fringe tree and European olive. It does not attack other trees.
Tom Valente
Aug. 29, 2025, 2:56 a.m.