Emerald Ash Borer and Lookalike Insects

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Emerald Ash Borerand Look-alike Insects

• Mark H. Shour, Ph.D.
• Iowa State University Extension Entomology

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The adult emerald ash borer
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Adult EAB on ash leaflet
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Adult EAB with wing covers raised
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Other insects mistaken for EAB
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Twolined chestnut borer -Closely related to EAB
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Bronze birch borer - Closely related to EAB
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Metallic wood boring beetles in same family as
EAB
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Type of tiger beetle
EAB look alike insects
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Type of tiger beetle
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Type of ground beetle
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Type of ground beetle
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Type of ground beetle
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Type of longhorned beetle
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Dogbane beetle
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Northern corn rootworm adult
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Japanese beetle
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Type of cuckoo wasp
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Type of cuckoo wasp
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Green sweat bee
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Type of hover fly
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Green bottle fly
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Honeylocust plant bug
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Green stink bug
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Example of a poor digital image!