Insects are not for everyone, but take a look at this beautiful example of a Two-spotted Ground Beetle, which is found in our latitudes. These beetles are carnivores. They rely on speed and agility for defense. Their most powerful defense mechanism is a chemical that is secreted in a pygidial gland in the area of the ninth abdominal segment.
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