Many insects have evolved to protect themselves from predators. For example, different types of beetles have adopted defenses like protective body shells and toxic secretions. One such beetle is the ...

Bombardier beetles have the infamous ability to synthesize and release rapid bursts of stinky, burning-hot liquid from their rear ends. These noxious emissions can kill other insects, or startle ...

This beetle uses a chemical reaction inside its own body to send predators scrambling. When attacked, this beetle sets off a rapid chemical reaction inside its body, sending predators scrambling.

Bombardier beetles are known for their feisty response to predators. When confronted, the insects blast their adversary with a boiling-hot secretion of noxious chemicals. If they get swallowed ...

Researchers show how how the bombardier beetle concocts its deadly explosives and in the process, learn how evolution gave rise to the beetle's remarkable firepower. If you want to see one of the ...

RELATED: Pine beetle infestation promps North Georgia forest thinning Once ingested, the bombardier beetles shot hot, toxic chemical bombs — a mix of hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinones ...

It blasts a toxic spray at predators. Now this beetle may help cars become more fuel efficient. The bombardier is the species of beetle that even sprayed acid in Charles Darwin’s mouth.

Researchers in Switzerland have turned to the insect world, specifically the acid-spewing bombardier beetle, to come up with a way to fend off ATM thieves. The shiny blue-green bombardier beetle ...

In the US alone, there are more than 40 species of bombardier beetle. They thrive in temperate locations and are often found in woodlands and grasslands. There are hundreds of different species ...