BOMBARDIER BEETLE

Don't mess with these beetles!

why? Because you're at risk of sprays of hot liquid containing chemicals, a secretion known to benzoquinones based on their ability to release chemical bombs, these beetles get a name. Bombardier beetle or boom beetle.

Beetles differ from other insects because even if they can fly they can't fly right away, their flight wings are stored under the wing covers which is called elytra!
and must be released before they can fly into the air
because of this they developed an emergency defense mechanism,
who could buy time so they could escape. When attacked by a predator, this beetle gives off a hot chemical liquid, which is sometimes accompanied by a small explosion.

who could buy time so they could escape. When attacked by a predator, this beetle gives off a hot chemical liquid, which is sometimes accompanied by a small explosion.
But what's interesting is the mixture of chemicals that are sprayed. The chemical concoction is formed just before being blown out, by mixing the contents of two separate glands.

one hand contains hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinone, while the other contains liquid enzymes known as catalases and peroxidases
when the two contents of the gland are mixed, oxygen gas will be formed and then it will react with hydroquinone to be benzoquinone , This reaction is so exothermic that it can reach temperatures of 100 degrees celsious.

This benzoquinone bomb is very hot and its foul odor can irritate the eyes and respiratory system.
Whatever it is, no one can argue that this beetle is essentially the possessor of dangerous chemical weapons. So if you see this beetle, you better just leave it.

Thus our discussion on this occasion, hopefully this will be useful. let's find out what we don't know yet.