Bombardier Beetle
Brachinus
Insects and ArachnidsConservation: Varies by species
Bombardier beetles defend themselves by mixing chemicals in their abdomen to spray a boiling-hot, noxious jet with an audible pop. They are ground beetles that hunt other insects at night.
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