#bombardier beetle

[lola-bo-bola]

Are you guys seeing this shit what

[adraco]

Character design practice.

[sapphiel]

A robber fly learns why he shouldn't mess with Little Miss Bombardier.

[bugsinmyskull]

[coolest-capybara]

This week, the Maniculum Bestiaryposting Challenge introduces us to the Bawigrat:

"In Asia an animal is found which men call Bawigrat. It has the head of a bull, and thereafter its whole body is of the size of a bull's with the maned neck of a horse. Its horns are convoluted, curling back on themselves in such a way that if anyone comes up against it, he is not harmed. But the protection which its forehead denies this monster is furnished by its bowels. For when it turns to flee, it discharges fumes from the excrement of its belly over a distance of three acres, the heat of which sets fire to anything it touches. In this way, it drives off its pursuers with its harmful excrement."

I have to admit that I am pretty sure I know what this one is, but that just means I can be more deliberate in (mis-)interpreting the description! There's not a lot of room with the "head of a bull and mane of a horse" bit, but the bestiary only specifies the size of the body, not what it looks like. A few different animals rely on "protection by their bowels", but the most fitting for this entry is the bombardier beetle, which can shoot a boiling liquid composed of hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide from its abdomen.

So I present to you a giant beetle/horse/bull combination, seen here incinerating some Stylized Plants.

[vpofcookies]

Joined an entomology club 👀🪲 making some stickers for the first meeting!

[thenixart]

[ID: A digital drawing of a headshot of a brown-skinned person with neck length black hair, black eyes, dark pink lips, and wearing a red jacket looking down at an orange and black beetle on the collar of their jacket set against a background of a purple circle behind their head, the circle and the person's head outlined in white, with the rest of the picture being grey. /End ID]

A commission of Elena Valadis from Ben 10 with a bombardier beetle daemon Celio for @kariachi

[feral-babe]

The Five of Horns casts a shadow of conflict, hostility, and the resounding echoes of engaging in disputes. It stands as a poignant portrayal of the aftermath following contentious encounters—a vivid testament to the repercussions that follow in the wake of confrontations. This card, in its solemn wisdom, extends a guiding hand, imploring us to scrutinize the ripples of our actions, contemplate the essence of conflicts, and wield discernment in selecting the battles we embrace.

The bombardier beetle emerges as a compelling mirror to the Five of Horn's essence. These remarkable animals possess a unique defense mechanism—the ability to eject a scorching chemical spray as a formidable means of protection. This echoes the stark reality of the consequences born from confrontational encounters. The Five of Swords prompts us to reflect on the nature of conflicts and their aftermath, much like Bombardier beetles must weigh the consequences of deploying their chemical defense. It encourages us to consider whether engaging in disputes is truly worth the potential cost and fallout. This card emphasizes the importance of choosing our battles wisely.

In essence, the Five of Horns inspires a sobering introspection—a call to evaluate the nature of conflicts and the aftermath that ensues. Like the Bombardier beetle, it serves as a sentinel, reminding us to weigh the consequences before engaging in disputes. This card symbolizes a negative form of ambition, emphasizing that when it’s excessive and lacks consideration of consequences or others, is detrimental. This can lead to negative outcomes, casting you as either a despondent loser or a heartless winner. Rather than endorsing such misplaced ambition, this card encourages us to be mindful of those around us and advises letting go of ego for a more considerate approach.

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Pokédex: Bombardier beetles are famous for their burning hot chemical spray defense, which can reach temperatures of up to 100°C.

[dinosaurwithablog]

I just saw this on TV. This is the bombardier beetle. It defends itself by shooting chemicals out of its abdomen at 20 miles per hour and at a temperature of 212°F. I think that's amazingly cool 😎 way to go bombardier beetle 🪲 😀 ♥️ you deserve much respect 🙏🏼 🫡 👏🏽

[bugsthatcanfight]

Daily bugsthatcanfight #2

(7/12/24)

Bombardier Beetle

(Image included; Carabidae Brachinus)

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Fun Fact; They tend to gather with other members of its species whenever it's not hunting or looking for food! They gather.

Reason for being a certified bugthatcanfight; Bombardier beetles, as many know, shoot a boiling or near-boiling liquid out from their butts. This is to ward off predators and defend themselves from other things. Shit hurts. I don't know the specific chemistry behind it (despite having the wikipedia article open I don't have a big enough brain to summarize it), but shit hurts to get hit by apparently.

[doomboy911]

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Vermin (Bombardier Beetle) Prompt List

Creature Codex Art Challenge

Commentary

Love these little guys. I had a nice brown palette with a pinch of red and green and thus these little beetle fella gets made nice and easy. I'm actually fond of summoning these guys in pathfinder and would combo with a giant bee to make an aerial bomber.

Palette picked

[soggyskinflaps]

DIVILE-the doom scarab pokemon(Bug/Dark)

This pokemon is the personification of oblivion and destruction. It consumes the souls of the fallen, not allowing them to resurrect and uses their essence to spread chaos and misery. When its trainer dies it keeps their soul safe in its tail gullet for eternity

I combined two ideas, @Primus_Arts with bombardier beetle and @Beaversonartz with a pseudo legendary. Startin' next month is electric. Gimme some shockingly good ideas pls!

[padingo]

I just wanted to draw my newish bug person holding a spray can a lil bit

[sonic-elements]

Nuke The Bombardier Beetle

warning warning be careful around this one. this latest addition to team wisp, embodying the Black wisp, is this explosive problem child a Beetle with a limitless supply of bombs that would make Bean The dynamite envious. Meet Nuke The Bombardier Beetle 

(Sonic Characters belong to ©Sega) (Character belongs to me don't steal or trace)

[ineffable-gallimaufry]

for context search up "bombardier beetle charles darwin"