Brachinus patruelis
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| Brachinus patruelis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Adephaga |
| Family: | Carabidae |
| Genus: | Brachinus |
| Species: | B. patruelis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachinus patruelis LeConte, 1844 | |
Brachinus patruelis is a species of bombardier beetle in the ground beetle subfamily Brachininae.[1][2] It is endemic to the Northeastern United States.[2]
Brachinus patruelis are small beetles measuring 5.7–8.3 mm (0.22–0.33 in).[2][3] They are probably flightless.[3]