Mannerheim-1852
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Lioon simplicipes
pill beetle
Lioon simplicipes is a species of pill beetle in the family Byrrhidae. The species was described by Mannerheim in 1852 and is known from North America, with records from Alaska and British Columbia. Like other members of Byrrhidae, it is characterized by its ability to conglobate—curl into a tight ball when disturbed. The genus Lioon contains species adapted to cool, often montane or northern environments.