Eggbug

The Eggbug is a skittish, passive creature that is agile and provides a great amount of food when caught.

Appearance
Eggbugs loosely resemble real insects with long antennae and segmented bodies. Eggbugs have two sets of legs, two antennae, a head, a torso, and six detachable s. Their bodies range from dark brown to dark purple, with their antennae lightening in color near the tips. Their eyes and 'eggs' range from dark blue to bright teal.

Combat
Being able to swiftly dodge thrown, Eggbugs can be tricky to kill without proper technique. Attacking an Eggbug close-quarters is the most effective way to deal with one, as it is less likely to dodge Spears in time. Eggbugs can be stunned with, as they do not attempt to dodge it. On death, their eggs drop from their bodies with an audible pop.

Utility
Though elusive, Eggbugs are one of the most significant sources of food once they die and release their Eggs. These fill 1 food pip each, providing 6 pips in total, and 7 as, as they can also eat the body. Bringing a live Eggbug into a shelter and killing it inside can be particularly useful, as the food is then stored for later use.

Abilities & Behavior
Eggbugs are extremely anxious and skittish, usually staying well away from other creatures, including.

Evasion
Eggbugs can evade thrown Spears very effectively. This, coupled with their speed, can make it challenging to land a hit on one.

Relationships

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Note: Eggbugs are afraid of every creature in the game, with how afraid depending on their size.

Variants & Attributes
Eggbugs' 'eggs', antennae, and bodies vary in color - their eyes and 'eggs' ranging from blue to green, and their bodies and antennae ranging from dark purple to dark brown. Their 'egg' colors are tied to their body colors.

Trivia

 * Eggbugs were added in the 1.5 update.
 * Eggbugs can fling themselves off edges when trying to evade creatures and projectiles.
 * Killing Eggbugs and eating their 'eggs' contributes towards both and passages, making Eggbugs a convenient way to achieve both.
 * Eggbugs drained by do not drop any eggs, but still lose them.