Look: New intrusive insect species found in Ohio; here's where

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CLEVELAND-- A new intrusive species has actually been found in Ohio, and scientists want you to report it if you see one.

A population of the Elm Zigzag Sawfly was found infesting elm trees by a scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service Northern Research Station lab in Delaware and in northern Franklin County, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

According to the ODNR, elm zigzag sawflies were first seen in early July. The species was confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service on July 21.

ODNR Division of Forestry picture by Tom Macy.

According to the ODNR, elm zigzag sawflys were verified in Franklin County on Aug. 18.

" Elm zigzag sawfly is an intrusive bug native to Asia that was first found in Canada in 2020 and in multiple eastern U.S. states in 2021 and 2022," ODNR Division of Forestry, Forest Health Program Manager Tom Macy stated. "This is the first detection of the species in Ohio."

According to the ODNR, the general possible impact of this types in Ohio is unidentified.

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According to the ODNR, an elm zigzag sawfly larva depends on one-half-inch long, caterpillar-like and is a light green color. Adults have to do with 0.25 inches long and are black and glossy with wings.

Report the sighting to the ODNR Division of Forestry by calling 614-265-6694 if you see a presumed elm zigzag sawfly.