Brachinus quadripennis

Dejean, 1825

Square-winged Bombardier Beetle

Brachinus quadripennis is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, commonly known as the Square-winged Bombardier Beetle. It belongs to the bombardier beetle Brachinus, which is renowned for its chemical defense mechanism. The species is found in Central America and North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and Middle America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Brachinus quadripennis: /ˈbrakɪnəs kwɒdrɪˈpɛnɪs/

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Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific records include Canada, USA, and Middle America.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was described by Dejean in 1825.

Observation Records

As of the available data, there are 5 observation records in iNaturalist for this .

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