Byrrhus kirbyi
LeConte, 1854
Kirby's Pill Beetle
Byrrhus kirbyi is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada including Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador. As a member of Byrrhidae, it shares the family's characteristic ability to conglobate (roll into a ball) when disturbed. The species was described by LeConte in 1854.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Byrrhus kirbyi: /ˈbɪrəs ˈkɜːrbi.aɪ/
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Distribution
North America; recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador in Canada.