Obrium rufulum

Gahan, 1908

Red Longhorned Beetle

Obrium rufulum is a small longhorned beetle in the Cerambycidae, first described by Gahan in 1908. It is known by the Red Longhorned Beetle. The has been documented across eastern and central Canada. As a member of the Cerambycinae, it belongs to a diverse group of wood-boring beetles.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Obrium rufulum: //ˈɒb.ri.əm ˈruː.fju.ləm//

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Distribution

Recorded from eastern and central Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. Distribution records indicate presence in North America generally.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Gahan in 1908. The epithet 'rufulum' refers to reddish coloration, consistent with its .

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