Giant bombardier beetle

The bombardier beetle was a variety of giant beetle.

Description
Bombardier beetles were generally about 4 feet long.

Behavior
Unlike many beetles, bombardier beetles were solely carnivores, feeding mostly on carrion and gathering it as a place to lay their eggs.

Ecology
Bombardier beetles were often solitary creatures. They dwelt in forests. The substances inside the beetle could be retrieved from a dead specimen to create small explosives.

Combat
Bombardier beetles were able to expel acid from its rear end. The sound of the beetle expelling the acid could be deafening. The beetles could also emit a fire cloud to protect itself a few times per day.

Locations
Bombardier beetles were found in the forest of Cormanthor They were also found in Dragon's Eye in the Spine of the World.

Sourcebooks

 * Elminster's Ecologies
 * Monstrous Manual

Video games

 * Icewind Dale