Exomella merickeli
Johnson, 1985
Exomella merickeli is a of in the , described by Johnson in 1985. It is known from North America. As a member of the pill beetle family, it likely exhibits the characteristic ability to conglobate—rolling into a compact ball when disturbed. The species is represented by minimal observational data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exomella merickeli: /ɛk.səˈmɛl.lə məˈrɪ.kə.li/
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Other Exomella species members share and conglobation ; specific diagnostic features for E. merickeli separation from are not documented in available sources.
- Other Byrrhidae genera-level characters such as oval body form, short , and conglobation ability are shared; and determination requires examination of and other subtle morphological traits.