Oberea affinis
Leng & Hamilton, 1896
Raspberry Cane Borer
Oberea affinis is a of longhorn in the , first described by Leng & Hamilton in 1896. Commonly known as the , this species belongs to the Oberea, which contains numerous stem-boring beetles associated with various plants. The species is part of the tribe Saperdini (or Obereini, depending on system) within the Lamiinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Oberea affinis: /oʊˈbɛɹiə əˈfɪnɪs/
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Distribution
Vermont, United States; broader distribution within the United States based on GBIF records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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