Insects and Spiders - native

Western Cedar Borer (Trachykele blondeli) on Jun 24, 2026

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Description of specimen

Submitter has sample

Reddish abdomen, iridescent green carapace, 1.5 cm long, .7 cm at widest point.

Commentary

None

Resources

Western Cedar Borer information on iNaturalist and a guide to wood boring beetles in Oregon from the Oregon Department of Forestry.

Location

Dead specimen in a pile of rocks next to a driveway

Expert Reviewer

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Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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