Glowbug
Creature Guide
InvertebratesOverview
The Glowbug (also known as Light Bug) is a flying invertebrate creature in ARK: Survival Evolved, native to Aberration and other maps. Res firefly with a glowing green aura, it is theembling a giant only creature that emits Charge Light that isn
Dossier
Wild
The Light Bug is believed to be a descendant of the Lampyridae insect family. Typically, an insect with its characteristics will flourish in areas with no known natural predators. However, I believe the Light Bug population is moderated by the amount of creatures that vie for its charged light source. Despite being the source of a prized resource, many tribes believe the Light Bug to be sacred and admire it for its illuminance and elegant patterns.
Domesticated
Domesticating a Light bug would be a complete waste of time. It is not known to have any useful utility or function. I imagine you could save on fuel by using them to light a settlement.
Behavior
- Completely passive - will flee when attacked
- Very fast flyer - can be difficult to catch
- Holds 500 charge which can be harvested similar to Jugbugs
- Emits a green glowing aura and light
- Flies away when charge is harvested
- Has no natural predators in the game
- Can be found flying in caves and open areas of Aberration
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Dossier revealed on December 2, 2017
- Scientific name Lampyridae sublimis means
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- Not hunted by any wild creatures in the game
- Diet is unknown according to dossier
- Glowbug is untameable and unbreedable
- Torpor immune - cannot be knocked out
- Resembles a real-world firefly/lightning bug
- Glowbug ragdolls when rendered unconscious via console commands
- Some tribes consider Glowbug sacred due to its illuminance