Insects and Spiders - native

Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) on Jul 5, 2026

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

Description of specimen

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Green ash borer

Commentary

Avatar of commenter This isn't EAB! This is the Golden Buprestid, Buprestis aurulenta, a native jewel beetle. They aren't pests.

Tom Valente
July 7, 2026, 8:23 a.m.

Resources

Golden Buprestid Beetle information from iNaturalist

Location

Near a park picnic table on Charles St in McClain Coolidge Park

Expert Reviewer

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Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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