Pill Beetle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง)

Family

Byrrhidae

Genus

Byrrhus

Species

Byrrhus pilula (Pill Beetle)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Pillenkäfer

Similar Species in Byrrhus

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Banded Pill-Beetle

Byrrhus fasciatus

Least Concern

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Northern Pill-Beetle

Byrrhus arietinus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pill Beetle?

The scientific name of Pill Beetle is Byrrhus pilula. It belongs to the genus Byrrhus.

What is the conservation status of Pill Beetle?

Pill Beetle (Byrrhus pilula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pill Beetle live?

Pill Beetle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Pill Beetle belong to?

Pill Beetle (Byrrhus pilula) belongs to the genus Byrrhus, which is part of the taxonomic family Byrrhidae.

Is Pill Beetle endangered?

No, Pill Beetle (Byrrhus pilula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pill Beetle belong to?

Pill Beetle (Byrrhus pilula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pill Beetle?

The closest relatives of Pill Beetle in the genus Byrrhus include Banded Pill-Beetle, Northern Pill-Beetle.