Emerald Ash Borer

Beetle in the family Buprestidae 8.5 mm long. Introduced to Québec and invasive. Lives in forests. Feeds on plants.

There are 213 observations of Emerald Ash Borer in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Montréal and Capitale-Nationale, and it has been reported in 11 of the 17 regions. They peak in April and July and become rare from October to February.