Brachinus rugipennis
Chaudoir, 1868
Brachinus rugipennis is a of in the . It was described by Chaudoir in 1868 and is known from North America, with records from the United States. Like other members of the Brachinus, it belongs to the bombardier group, which are characterized by their remarkable chemical defense mechanism.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachinus rugipennis: //brəˈkaɪ.nəs ˌruː.dʒiːˈpɛn.ɪs//
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Distribution
North America; United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the USA.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by Chaudoir in 1868. The specific epithet 'rugipennis' refers to the wrinkled or appearance of the .