Leconte-1844
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Brachinus americanus
Brachinus americanus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1844. It belongs to the genus Brachinus, commonly known as bombardier beetles, which are notable for their chemical defense mechanism. The species is distributed across North America, with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of its genus, it likely possesses the characteristic defensive glands that produce hot, noxious chemicals when threatened.