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| type = Bait
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| rare = 2
 
| stack = 999
 
| consumable = True
 
| use = 14
 
| bait = 35
 
| id = 2004
 
| sell = {{sc|5}}
 
 
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| image = Lightning Bug (NPC).png
 
| image = Lightning Bug (NPC).png
 
| type = Critter
 
| type = Critter
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| environment = The Hallow/Night
 
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| life = 5
 
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The '''Lightning Bug''' is a [[critter]] which spawns only in the [[Hallow]] biome. It can be damaged by enemies and the player, which usually leads to their death.
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'''Lightning Bugs''' are harmless [[critters]] that can be caught with a [[Bug Net]] and do not normally interact with the player in any other way, except in that they can be killed by both players and [[enemies]]. They have 5 [[health]] and usually serve as ambient entities in ''[[Terraria]]''.
   
Lightning bugs spawn during the night but are rarer than [[Firefly|fireflies]]. They can be caught with a [[Bug Net]] to be carried around and released later, put inside a [[Lightning Bug in a Bottle|bottle]] to be used as furniture and light source, {{icon|desktop}}or used in crafting a firefly statue. The bottled lightning bug is animated and moves inside, and cannot be released once crafted.
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Lightning Bugs spawn during the [[night]] above [[Hallowed Seeds|Hallowed Grass blocks]]. All naturally spawned Lightning Bugs can be caught with the Bug Net, [[Lavaproof Bug Net]]{{icon/desktop}} or {{eil|Golden Bug Net}}, and carried in the player's inventory (or placed in [[storage]]). If a Lightning Bug caught with any Bug Net is taken from inventory and "used" (placed), it is again released into the environment at the cursor and behaves as usual. On {{eversions|1.3.1|short}}, critters spawned from [[statues]] cannot be caught with the Bug Net; attempting to do so will cause the critter to disappear in a puff of smoke.
   
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A caught Lightning Bug can be crafted into a [[Lightning Bug in a Bottle]] to create animated display [[furniture]]. Once crafted, the critter cannot be released. They can furthermore be used for [[fishing]], with a [[bait]] power of {{iteminfo|Lightning Bug|bait}}, or {{eicons|1.3.0.1}} sold to any [[NPC]] vendor for {{iteminfo|Lightning Bug|sell}}.
Lightning Bugs have 35% bait power.
 
   
 
== Crafting ==
 
== Crafting ==
 
=== Used in ===
 
=== Used in ===
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{{crafts row
 
| tool = By Hand
 
| result = Lightning Bug in a Bottle |
 
| Bottle |
 
| Lightning Bug |
 
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{{crafts row
 
| tool = Heavy Work Bench
 
| result = Firefly Statue |
 
| Stone Block | 50
 
| Lightning Bug | 5
 
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
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* The spawn rate of Lightning Bugs is randomly determined upon dusk. Therefore, there will be massive swarms on some nights and on other nights very few will spawn.
* As for [[Firefly|fireflies]], they may be really useful for fishing due to the large amount that can be caught per night, but in this case the requirements are much higher, reserving them for late game. Indeed they require a farm area with [[the Hallow]], which is only available on [[Hardmode]], and reduced enemy spawn rate. As normally you want to avoid having your main [[NPC]] [[house]] overridden by the Hallow, it is advisable to make a farming area on purpose.
 
 
* Lightning Bugs as well as Fireflies spawn at a higher rate on nights during a [[Moon phases|New Moon]].
* The spawn rate of the lightning bugs is randomly determined at the beginning of the night. Therefore on some nights you will see massive swarms and on other nights very few will spawn. [[Butterfly|Butterflies]] spawn rates are determined in relatively the same way only the chance for that day is determined at the beginning of the day.
 
 
* They may spawn in huge amounts if the two factors above (correct moon phase and high random daily spawn rate) coincide. Hundreds of them can then be farmed in the time of a night this way.
   
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== Tips ==
* Lightning bugs as well as [[Firefly|fireflies]] spawn at a higher rate on nights during a New Moon.
 
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* Similar to Fireflies, they are very useful as bait due to the large quantities that can be obtained per night. Note that they only spawn in [[The Hallow]], which makes them [[Hardmode]]-exclusive.
   
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== Trivia ==
* They may spawn in huge amounts if the two factors above (correct moon phase and high random daily spawn rate) coincide. Literally hundreds of them can then be farmed in the time of a night.
 
* Though it may seem as if the lightning bug is the firefly version of the [[Enchanted Nightcrawler|enchanted nightcrawler]] (both 35% bait power with similar color changes), they are '''not''' crafted like the enchanted nightcrawler.
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* Although it may seem as if the Lightning Bug is the "Firefly version" of the {{eil|Enchanted Nightcrawler}} (both {{iteminfo|Lightning Bug|bait}} bait power with similar color changes), it is ''not'' crafted, contrary to the Enchanted Nightcrawler.
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* In real life, "lightning bug" is just another name for a firefly, not a distinct insect.
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== History ==
 
== History ==
{{history|version=desktop|Desktop 1.3.1|Can now be used to craft Firefly Statues.}}
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{{history|Desktop 1.3.1|Can now be used to craft Firefly Statues.}}
 
{{history|Desktop 1.2.4|Can now be used as bait.}}
 
{{history|Desktop 1.2.4|Can now be used as bait.}}
 
{{history|Desktop 1.2.3|Introduced.}}
 
{{history|Desktop 1.2.3|Introduced.}}
{{history|version=console|Console 1.07|Can now be used as bait.}}
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{{history|Console 1.07|Can now be used as bait.}}
 
{{history|Console 1.06|Introduced.}}
 
{{history|Console 1.06|Introduced.}}
{{history|version=mobile|Mobile 1.2.11212|Introduced with the ability to be used as bait.}}
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{{history|Mobile 1.2.11212|Introduced with the ability to be used as bait.}}
{{history|version=3DS|3DS-Release|Introduced with the ability to be used as bait.}}
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{{history|3DS-Release|Introduced with the ability to be used as bait.}}
   
 
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Revision as of 07:19, 16 November 2020

Lightning Bug
  • Lightning Bug item sprite
Auto-use
Stack digit 9Stack digit 9Stack digit 9Stack digit 9
Statistics
Type
Bait Power35%
Consumable✔️
Use time15 (Very fast)
RarityRarity level: 2
Sell5
Research5 required

Lightning Bugs are harmless critters that can be caught with a Bug Net and do not normally interact with the player in any other way, except in that they can be killed by both players and enemies. They have 5 health and usually serve as ambient entities in Terraria.

Lightning Bugs spawn during the night above Hallowed Grass blocks. All naturally spawned Lightning Bugs can be caught with the Bug Net, Lavaproof Bug NetDesktop only or Golden Bug Net, and carried in the player's inventory (or placed in storage). If a Lightning Bug caught with any Bug Net is taken from inventory and "used" (placed), it is again released into the environment at the cursor and behaves as usual. On PC version PC, Console version Console, Mobile version Mobile, tModLoader version tModLoader, and tModLoader 1 tModLoader Legacy, critters spawned from statues cannot be caught with the Bug Net; attempting to do so will cause the critter to disappear in a puff of smoke.

A caught Lightning Bug can be crafted into a Lightning Bug in a Bottle to create animated display furniture. Once crafted, the critter cannot be released. They can furthermore be used for fishing, with a bait power of 35%, or sold to any NPC vendor for 5.

Crafting

Used in

ResultIngredientsCrafting station
Lightning Bug in a BottleLightning Bug in a Bottle
By Hand
tModLoader 1 only:
Firefly StatueFirefly Statue
Heavy Work BenchHeavy Work Bench
PC versionConsole versionMobile versiontModLoader version only:
Firefly StatueFirefly Statue
Heavy Work BenchHeavy Work Bench and Ecto Mist

Notes

  • The spawn rate of Lightning Bugs is randomly determined upon dusk. Therefore, there will be massive swarms on some nights and on other nights very few will spawn.
  • Lightning Bugs as well as Fireflies spawn at a higher rate on nights during a New Moon.
  • They may spawn in huge amounts if the two factors above (correct moon phase and high random daily spawn rate) coincide. Hundreds of them can then be farmed in the time of a night this way.

Tips

  • Similar to Fireflies, they are very useful as bait due to the large quantities that can be obtained per night. Note that they only spawn in The Hallow, which makes them Hardmode-exclusive.

Trivia

  • Although it may seem as if the Lightning Bug is the "Firefly version" of the Enchanted Nightcrawler (both 35% bait power with similar color changes), it is not crafted, contrary to the Enchanted Nightcrawler.
  • In real life, "lightning bug" is just another name for a firefly, not a distinct insect.

The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Lightning Bug: "Appears at night in blessed locations, filling the sky with flashing cyan light. Fish are especially attracted to these."

History

  • 3DS-Release: Introduced with the ability to be used as bait.