Lioligus nitidus
(Motschulsky, 1845)
pill beetle
Lioligus nitidus is a of pill beetle in the Byrrhidae, characterized by its ability to conglobate (roll into a ball) when disturbed. The species was described by Motschulsky in 1845 and is known from western North America, with records from Alaska, British Columbia, and other regions. Pill beetles in this family are typically associated with moist and feed on decaying plant material.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lioligus nitidus: /liˈɒlɪɡəs ˈnɪtɪdəs/
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Distribution
North America, with specific records from Alaska (United States) and British Columbia (Canada).