Insects and Spiders - native

Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) on Sep 2, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Landowner said they found the beetle and sign and have additional photos to prove their identification. Landowner said their contractor concurred with their identification.

Commentary

Thank you for the report. This is not emerald ash borer. This is a different species called the golden buprestid. It is not a pest. To learn more about emerald ash borer and common look-alikes, please visit www.OregonEAB.com Thank you

Wyatt Williams
Sept. 8, 2025, 1:20 a.m.

Resources

Golden Buprestid Beetle information from iNaturalist

Location

Landowner said they found EAB on their property in a wet area of ash a couple of months ago.

Expert Reviewer

Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.
Wyatt Williams, Ph.D.

Invasive Species Specialist

Oregon Department of Forestry

Private Forests Division

2600 State St. Bldg. D

Salem, OR 97310-0340



Office: 503-945-7472

wyatt.williams@oregon.gov

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