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 .