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Lac Beetle
Lac BeetleOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeFighter AI
Damage20/4072/60108
Max Life40/80176/120264
Defense10/1020
KB Resist0%/10%/20%
BannerLac Beetle BannerLac Beetle Banner
Immune toConfused
Drops
Coins60Pre-Hardmode: 150Hardmode: 240

The Lac Beetle is an enemy that spawns rarely in the Underground Jungle biome. When killed, it will drop the Violet Husk, which can be used to make Violet Dye.

On the PC version PC version, Console version Console version, Mobile version Mobile version, and tModLoader version tModLoader version, it is one of the few entities that can be detected by the Lifeform Analyzer or its upgrades.

Trivia[]

  • Like the Cochineal Beetle, the Lac Beetle exists in the real world, but is a scale insect, not a beetle. It secretes lac, which can be used as dye, or converted into shellac, a brush-on colorant, food glaze, and wood finish.

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Lac Beetle: "These scaly insects thrive in thick subterranean foliage. Their secretions stain many materials in a beautiful violet color."

History[]

  • 3DS-Release: Introduced, but doesn’t drop the Violet Husk.
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