Lava Beetle

Lava Beetle is a monster found in the second Hero and Monster Collection set, Crown of Destiny. It was originally found in the Second Edition Conversion Kit.

Description
Lava beetles have adapted to life in their freezing environment by generating their own body heat through an unknown internal process. This same biological chemistry gives them their defense mechanism - expelling a stream of sticky, boiling, liquid goo explosively from their abdomens at anything they deem a threat. The bigger, more brightly colored beetles shoot fluid so hot that it's flammable. Lava beetles are hive creatures, but sometimes groups of patrolling beetles are seen away from their home, foraging for the nest.

These terrying creatures burrow through earth and rock in volcanically active areas. When a lava beetle perceives a threat, it defends itself with a fiery projectile that engulfs its target and everything nearby in flames. They are surprisingly intelligent creatures, and their thick carapaces make them annoying difficult to dispatch.

Trivia

 * Lava Beetles first appeared in the Tomb of Ice expansion from Descent: Journeys in the Dark (first edition).