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All enemy bugs in Grounded

Know what bugs can pose a threat in Grounded.

Zack Palm

Published: Sep 27, 2022 02:12 pm

There are multiple bugs for you to encounter in Grounded. Some of these bugs are passive, but many of them are aggressive, and they’re ready to defend themselves against you while exploring the backyard, possibly preventing you from advancing. You may want to know what you’re dealing with before you leave your protected base. This guide covers all enemy bugs you can find in Grounded.

Every enemy bug you can find in Grounded

There are two types of enemy bugs: neutral and aggressive. Neutral bugs are docile unless provoked, which can turn on you to fight back. The aggressive bugs will attack you immediately without even so much as a warning. There are other bugs besides this list, but none of them will attack you, even if attacked first. Since they aren’t even enemies, we are not including them on this list.

Neutral Bugs

Bugs Name	Behavior
Bee	It’s an insect that flies around the backyard. It can become aggressive if a player approaches it near the Picnic Table or the honey pot.
Black Worker Ant	The black worker ant is similar to the red worker ant, except they have different colors.
Firefly	This is a harmless insect that flies around at night, but it produces some excellent resources, such as Glow Goo and Iridescent Scales
Ladybug	These adorable insects mostly roam around, but when you hit them, they can turn the opposite of what you would imagine a Ladybug being like.
Red Worker Ant	You will come across many Worker Ants in the game, and they will keep to themselves for the most part. You will take out many of them for armor and other gear.
Roly Poly	The Roly Poly is a tame insect that wanders around the backyard with no real direction. It is, however, extremely durable, and can be difficult to defeat.
Sickly Roly Poly	The Sickly Roly Poly is similar to the standard one, except it is much weaker. You can find it close to the Trash Heap, over by the Picnic Table.

Aggressive Bugs

Bug Name	Behavior
Antlion	The Antlion primarily roams around the Sandbox, keeping to the dunes of this location and waiting to attack any unaware players or other insects.
Black Ox Beetle	The Black Ox Beetle is a massive insect. It has heavy armor that makes taking it down a challenge, even if you’re prepared to battle it.
Black Soldier Ant	The Black Soldier Ant is similar to the Red Soldier Ant, keeping primarily to the Black Anthill but is stronger.
Bombadier Beetle	Much like the Stinkbug, this beetle will release some toxic gas when you are close to it.
Diving Bell Spider	Even the water is not safe. The Diving Bell Spider is an arachnid that swims underwater and will be one of the more annoying threats you face while in this environment.
Dust Mite	Although small, the Dust Mites can swarm you if you’re not careful.
Gnat	These pests fly around the map and can be a pain as they sometimes swarm you. A couple of hits will do them in, though.
Green Shield Bug	Similar to the Stinkbug, the Green Shield Bug will attack you using many gas-related attacks and angry bites. You want to fight this enemy in close quarters.
Infected Ladybug	This is an infected version of the standard Ladybug. They can poison you.

Infected Larvae	This is an infected version of the standard Larvae. They can poison you.
Infected Mite	They’re the same as normal mites but can bite you.
Infected Weevil	These Weevils will come after you and explode, doing some decent damage.
Infected Wolf Spider	An infected version of the Wold Spider could poison you if it lands a hit against you.
Koi Fish	The Koi Fish is one of the larger threats you will face while underwater, and you’re better off avoiding them unless you’re ready for an underwater battle.
Larvae	Larvae travel in packs of up to five and can usually be found hunting food. They can be a real threat, so be ready if you find them.
Ladybird	The Ladybird is a more aggressive variant of the Ladybug.
Ladybird Larva	A baby version of the Ladybird, these insects are stronger than the standard Larva in Grounded.
Larva	The Larva is a pointy insect you might find while exploring the middle of the Backyard. Although about the size of a Red or Black Soldier Ant, you don’t want to underestimate them.
Lawn Mite	Mites are another small insect that can get irritating if they swarm you. However, they are easy to kill and shouldn’t pose too much of a threat unless you come across them at the wrong time.

Mosquito	The Mosquito is a flying enemy you can find while exploring the Backyard. Because it can take to the air so quickly, it’s better to avoid this creature unless you have a way to kite its attacks.
Orb Weaver Spider	The Orb Weavers come in two different sizes: small and big. The smaller ones are relatively easy to deal with; just attack and avoid them. But the big ones can overwhelm you and take you down fast.
Orb Weaver Jr.	The Orb Weaver Jr is a smaller version of the standard Orb Weaver Spider. They’re a sign you’re entering spider territory, and if you’re not ready to fight the larger version, this is a good one to battle against to earn some basic insect parts.
Red Soldier Ant	These guard the Red Ant Hills, and while their Worker counterparts won’t bother you unless provoked, these bugs will come after you immediately if you trespass on their property. They are weaker compared to the Black Soldier Ants.
Spiderling	These baby spiders can easily be killed, but they do some damage in numbers.
Stinkbug	Don’t stay too close to a Stinkbug for too long as they can release poison clouds. The problem is that they’ll chase you, too, so you must stay moving and attack when possible.
Termite	The Termite looks almost like a pale Ant, but they have a ranged attack that makes them slightly more troublesome.
Termite King	The Termite King is a powerful creature that only spawns in the Termite Den. It is not a boss.
Termite Soldier	The Termite Soldier, again, is similar to the Ants in Grounded. If another Termite is attacked, it will rush to the aid to assist other Termites.
Water Flea	The Water Flea is another smaller foe you will encounter while exploring the pond. They are one of the more common enemies you will find in this environment, and while they are aggressive, they should not prove too much for many players to handle.
Wolf Spider	Good luck if you run into this monster. This bug is meant to be avoided unless you have some high-end gear and weapons. Don’t even try to mess with it. You have been warned.

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Zack Palm

Zack Palm is the Senior Writer of Gamepur and has spent over five years covering video games, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Oregon State University. He spends his free time biking, running tabletop campaigns, and listening to heavy metal. His primary game beats are Pokémon Go, Destiny 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and any newly released title, and he finds it difficult to pull away from any Star Wars game.