Oligia obtusa

(Smith, 1902)

obtuse sedge borer

Oligia obtusa is a described by Smith in 1902, originally placed in the Helotropha. It is commonly known as the obtuse sedge borer and occurs in North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The species belongs to the diverse or dart group within .

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How to pronounce Oligia obtusa: /oʊˈlɪdʒiə ɑbˈtuːsə/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in Canada. The is present across the continent but specific range boundaries are not well documented.

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Helotropha obtusa by Smith in 1902, later transferred to the Oligia.

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