Byrrhus
Byrrhus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Coleoptera
- Suborder: Polyphaga
- Superfamily: Byrrhoidea
- Family: Byrrhidae
- Subfamily: Byrrhinae
- Tribe: Byrrhini
- Genus: Byrrhus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Byrrhus: //ˈbɪr.rəs//
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Summary
Byrrhus is a genus of pill beetles in the family Byrrhidae, with around 30 described species. It is prevalent in the Holarctic region, particularly across northern North America.
Habitat
Holarctic region; found in northern North America from NJ to IA, CO, and CA.
Distribution
Holarctic; northern transcontinental distribution in North America.
Evolution
The genus Byrrhus was described by Linnaeus, with the correct date being 1767.
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Tags
- Byrrhus
- pill beetle
- Byrrhidae
- Holarctic
- beetles