Sphaerion exutum
(Newman, 1841)
Sphaerion exutum is a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) described by Newman in 1841. Originally named Mephritus exutus, it was later transferred to the Sphaerion, established by Audinet-Serville in 1834. The belongs to the tribe Elaphidiini within the Cerambycinae. It is known from scattered records across the Americas, with confirmed occurrences in Brazil and broader presence in Middle and South America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Sphaerion exutum: /ˈsfæɪriən ɛkˈsuːtəm/
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Distribution
Recorded from Brazil (states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Pará, Piauí, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo), Argentina, Mexico, and more broadly across Middle and South America. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America as well, though specific localities are not detailed.
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Taxonomic history
The was originally described as Mephritus exutus by Newman in 1841, and later transferred to Sphaerion. The Sphaerion was established by Audinet-Serville in 1834 and currently contains multiple Neotropical species.
Data limitations
Only three iNaturalist observations are recorded for this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported. Published biological and ecological information appears extremely limited in accessible sources.