Lioon nezperce

Johnson, 1991

pill beetle

Lioon nezperce is a of pill beetle described by Johnson in 1991. It belongs to the Byrrhidae, a group of small beetles known for their ability to roll into a compact ball when disturbed. The species is known from North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lioon nezperce: /ˈliːɔn nɛzˈpɜːrs/

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Distribution

North America

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Taxonomic history

Described by Johnson in 1991. The Lioon is part of the pill beetle Byrrhidae, characterized by their rounded, convex bodies and defensive conglobation .

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