Byrrhus americanus
LeConte, 1850
pill beetle
Byrrhus americanus is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae, first described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850. Pill beetles in this family are characterized by their rounded, compact body form that allows them to curl into a ball when disturbed—a defensive that gives the group its . The species is recorded from North America with specific locality records from Canadian provinces including Labrador, Manitoba, and New Brunswick.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Byrrhus americanus: /ˈbɪr.əs əˌmɛr.ɪˈkæ.nəs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Labrador, Manitoba, and New Brunswick in Canada.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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