Eusomalia
Casey, 1912
pill beetles
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1Eusomalia is a of pill beetles in the Byrrhidae. The genus was described by Casey in 1912 and contains a single described , Eusomalia lecontei. Members of this genus share the characteristic defensive of pill beetles, which curl into a ball when disturbed.
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How to pronounce Eusomalia: /juːsoʊˈmeɪliə/
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Behavior
Members of this exhibit the defensive characteristic of pill beetles: curling into a compact ball when disturbed.
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Taxonomic note
The Eusomalia was established by Casey in 1912. It is , containing only the Eusomalia lecontei.