Obrium rufulum
This record describes Obrium rufulum (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
uniformly pale, shining; pronotum with lateral tubercles; shape distinctive comes to lights
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Obriini
- Genus
- Obrium
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e US (TX-FL-ME-MB) - Map , mostly absent from the Gulf coast...
Seasonal Activity
mostly Jun-Jul ( 5 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: dead dry branches of ash, sometimes linden, oak
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Obrium rufulum Gahan 1908
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Obrium rufulum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Obrium rufulum (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Obrium rufulum
What is Obrium rufulum?
Obrium rufulum is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Obrium rufulum?
5-8 mm
How do you identify Obrium rufulum?
uniformly pale, shining; pronotum with lateral tubercles; shape distinctive
Where is Obrium rufulum found?
Range: e US (TX-FL-ME-MB) - Map , mostly absent from the Gulf coast...
What does Obrium rufulum eat?
The diet of the Obrium rufulum includes dead dry branches of ash, sometimes linden, oak.
When is Obrium rufulum active?
Obrium rufulum: seasonal activity - mostly Jun-Jul ( 5 ).