Oberea praelonga

Casey, 1913

Oberea praelonga is a of longhorn beetle in the Cerambycidae, described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. It belongs to the Oberea, a group of small to medium-sized beetles characterized by their slender, cylindrical bodies and often cryptic coloration. The species is known from eastern Canada, with records from New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oberea praelonga: /oʊˈbɪər.i.ə præˈlɒŋ.ɡə/

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Distribution

Eastern Canada: New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec. GBIF records indicate presence in Canada (CA) with specific provincial records for New Brunswick, Ontario, and Québec.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Thomas Lincoln Casey Jr. in 1913. The epithet 'praelonga' is Latin for 'very long' or 'extended', likely referring to body proportions typical of the .

Observation data

iNaturalist records 27 observations for this , suggesting it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common .