| Brachinus patruelis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| 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]