Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Sep 10, 2025

Originally reported as Ash Bark Beetles (Hylesinus spp.)

Submitter does not have a specimen

Description of specimen

Have killed about 5. Metallic green beetle.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! 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
Sept. 11, 2025, 1:50 a.m.

Location

I have killed at least 5 of these on my 40 wooded acres .
I will catch the next one I find.

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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