The false bombardier beetle (Galerita bicolor) has evolved to look almost identical to its more dangerous cousin, with some minor differences in colouration and morphology. This helps it avoid predation, but the false bombardier beetle is not without defences - it's significantly larger than the true bombardier, has the same chitinous armour, and uses muscle action to spray formic acid.
Whilst not as deadly as the boiling liquid that is explosively fired by the true bombardier, formic acid will still do considerable damage to small creatures.
Expect to see them in the upcoming 4th tier fighting your fire ants!
Whilst not as deadly as the boiling liquid that is explosively fired by the true bombardier, formic acid will still do considerable damage to small creatures.
Expect to see them in the upcoming 4th tier fighting your fire ants!
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