Byrrhus cyclophorus

Kirby, 1837

Ringed Pill Beetle

Byrrhus cyclophorus is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae, commonly known as the Ringed Pill Beetle. It is found in North America, with distribution records from Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, and Labrador. As a member of Byrrhidae, it shares the family characteristic of rolling into a compact pill-like shape when disturbed.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Byrrhus cyclophorus: /ˈbɪrəs saɪˈklɒfərəs/

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Distribution

North America, with confirmed records from Alberta, Manitoba, and Labrador in Canada.

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