Insects and Spiders - invasive

Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) on Jun 24, 2026

Description of specimen

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Green metallic looking body with a metallic gold head. Long body

Commentary

Avatar of commenter Great picture. Confirmed this is the emerald ash borer with its host tree (ash) in the background. Thank you for your report.

Learn more about the pest at www.OregonEAB.com.

Wyatt Williams
June 24, 2026, 8:17 a.m.

Location

I was out doordashing and noticed a green shiny bug on my car. I grabbed a picture of it thinking nothing of it, but i was just scrolling facebook and saw that they are highly invasive. The picture was taken on the 19th of June

Expert Reviewer

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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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