Motschulsky-1845
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Lioligus nitidus
pill beetle
Lioligus nitidus is a species of pill beetle in the family 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 habitats and feed on decaying plant material.
Trechus apicalis
Trechus apicalis is a species of ground beetle in the subfamily Trechinae, first described by Motschulsky in 1845. It belongs to the large genus Trechus, which comprises numerous small carabid beetles often associated with cool, moist habitats. The species has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across northern regions of North America and Eurasia.