Obrium rubidum

LeConte, 1850

Obrium rubidum is a small longhorn beetle in the tribe Obriini, described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. It belongs to the Obrium, which comprises diminutive cerambycids often associated with dead or decaying wood. The species is known from North America, with records primarily from the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Obrium rubidum: /ˈoʊ.bri.əm rʊˈbɪd.əm/

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Distribution

North America; confirmed present in the United States. Specific state-level records are limited in available sources.

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Taxonomic History

Described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850, a prominent 19th-century American entomologist who described numerous North American .

Observation Frequency

As of available records, the has relatively few documented observations (22 records on iNaturalist), suggesting it may be genuinely uncommon, undercollected, or difficult to detect due to its small size and cryptic habits.

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