noun
bombardier beetle (subfamily Brachininae)
Refers to any beetle of the subfamily Brachininae, known for their defensive chemical spray. The name is a specific Japanese term for this group.
ホソクビゴミムシは、敵に襲われると熱い化学物質を噴射する。
The bombardier beetle sprays a hot chemical substance when attacked by an enemy.
The name ホソクビゴミムシ literally means 'thin-necked trash bug', likely from its physical appearance and habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.