Bombardier beetles are ground beetles in the family Carabidae, in the subfamilies Brachininae or Paussinae, comprising more than 500 species altogether. They are most notable for the defense mechanism that gives them their name: when disturbed, they eject a hot, noxious chemical spray from glands at the tip of the abdomen with an audible popping sound.
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System (Realm) Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceWhen disturbed, they eject a hot noxious chemical spray from glands at the tip of the abdomen with an audible popping sound 1 Scientific Name Connections
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Source Wikidata: Bombardier Beetle
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Introduction
when disturbed, they eject a hot, noxious chemical spray from their pygidial glands with a popping sound
article text (diet), EntityId 309807
Most species of bombardier beetles are carnivorous, including the larva.
In Biome: Grassland, article text (habitat biome), EntityId 309807, target B16267
They typically live in woodlands or grasslands in the temperate zones but can be found in other environments if there are moist places to lay their eggs.
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Wikimedia Foundation / Wikidata contributorsQ4953300, descriptionView the Source 4. Wikidata: Bombardier Beetle
Child Taxon Of: Carabidae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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