Exomella pleuralis
(Casey, 1908)
Exomella pleuralis is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae, first described by Casey in 1908. The species was rediscovered after a period of limited documentation, prompting renewed study of its and classification. It belongs to a family known for their ability to conglobate—roll into a ball—when disturbed.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Exomella pleuralis: /ɛksoʊˈmɛlə pluˈrælɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from British Columbia, Canada and Alaska, United States.
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Taxonomic history
The was first described by Casey in 1908. A 2023 paper in The Coleopterists' Bulletin reported on the rediscovery of this species and provided updated notes on its and classification, though full details were not available in the abstract.