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Bombardier beetle

Metrius contractus

Photo by Max Brodie
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

This jet black beetle was on the run when I spotted it, making it a little hard to photograph but definitely worth the shot.

Species ID Suggestions

Bombardier beetle

Metrius contractus

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