Arctobyrrhus
Münster, 1902
Species Guides
1- Arctobyrrhus subcanus(Arctic Grey Pill Beetle)
Arctobyrrhus is a of pill beetles in the Byrrhidae, established by Münster in 1902. The genus contains at least two described : Arctobyrrhus dovrensis and Arctobyrrhus subcanus. These beetles are distributed in northern Europe and western North America, respectively. Pill beetles in this family are known for their ability to conglobate, or roll into a ball, as a defensive .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Arctobyrrhus: /ɑːrkˈtoʊˌbɪrəs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Northern Europe (Norway: Arctobyrrhus dovrensis) and western North America (Arctobyrrhus subcanus). GBIF records indicate presence in Norway and Sweden, though these may require verification given the North American distribution of A. subcanus.
More Details
Species composition
The comprises two with disjunct distributions: Arctobyrrhus dovrensis Münster, 1902 (European) and Arctobyrrhus subcanus (LeConte, 1878) (North American). The generic placement of the North American species has been questioned by some , and its combination warrants verification.