Bombardier Beetle -

Bombardier beetles belong to the family . While appearances vary across the 500+ species, they share several common physical characteristics:

: Typically small, ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 centimeters (about the size of a fingernail). bombardier beetle

The is a remarkable group of ground beetles, with over 500 species found on every continent except Antarctica. They are most famous for their explosive defensive mechanism: when threatened, they eject a boiling, noxious chemical spray from their abdomens with a distinct audible "pop". Biological Classification & Physical Traits Bombardier beetles belong to the family