Byrrhus americanus
LeConte, 1850
pill beetle
Byrrhus americanus is a of in the , 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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