Cytilus alternatus
(Say, 1825)
pill beetle
Cytilus alternatus is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae, first described by Thomas Say in 1825. The species is characterized by its compact, rounded body form typical of pill beetles, which can contract into a ball-like shape. It occurs in North America with documented records from Canada and the United States.
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How to pronounce Cytilus alternatus: /ˈsɪtɪləs ɔːltərˈneɪtəs/
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Labrador, as well as the United States.
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Taxonomic authority
The was first described by Thomas Say in 1825, an early American naturalist known for his foundational work on North American insects.