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.