Orwellion occidentalis

(Giesbert & Hovore, 1976)

Orwellion occidentalis is a longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Giesbert and Hovore in 1976. It belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini, a group of cerambycids commonly known as flat-faced longhorns. The is distributed in North America, with records from the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its tribe, it likely develops in dead or decaying wood, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orwellion occidentalis: /ɔːˈwɛliˌɒn ɒksɪˈdɛntəlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States and Mexico. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America, with specific country codes MX (Mexico) and US (United States).

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