Insects and Spiders - native

unknown on Jul 2, 2026

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Description of specimen

Submitter does not have a specimen

Noticed holes in our ash tree- I think they are D shaped?

Commentary

Avatar of commenter Hi Brent - this looks like woodpecker damage and not EAB. Check out OregonEAB.com for a size comparison.

Thanks for keeping an eye out for invasives!

Direct link: https://oregon-eab-geo.hub.arcgis.com/pages/identify

Kat Bethea
July 6, 2026, 8:03 a.m.

Location

Our heavily forested backyard on near city limits- a riparian area near a seasonal creek

Expert Reviewer

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Kat Bethea
Emerald Ash Borer Specialist
Urban and Community Forestry
Oregon Department of Forestry

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