Where to find insects in Fallout 76, all locations

These days, a fly swatter doesn’t cut it

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All those years of stepping on insects have come back to bite us in the butt. Like the many other creatures in the Appalachian Wasteland of Fallout 76, insects have evolved to become some of the most terrifying enemies around. Despite that, insects are one of the more convenient enemy types to eliminate for the Big Game Hunter daily quest. So grab your insect repellent and weapon of choice; we’re showing you all of the best insect locations in Fallout 76.

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All insect locations in Fallout 76

Of the many insect locations across the Appalachian Wasteland, Aaronholt Homestead, Carson Family Bunker, and Fort Defiance are the best for completing quick and easy daily quests. Each of those locations has a high number of insects that are on the easier end of the spectrum, such as Radroaches, Bloodbugs and Bloatflies.

Map MarkerLocationInsects
1Aaronholt HomesteadBloodbugs, Bloatflies
2Carson Family BunkerRadroaches
3Fort DefianceAnts, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs
4New River Gorge BridgeBloodbugs, Bloatflies
5Tanagra TownCrickets
6Autumn Acre CabinBloodbugs, Bloatflies
7Big MawBloatflies, Ticks, Stingwings
8Sons of Dane Compound Various insects
9Middle Mountain Cabins Honey Beasts
10Freddy’s House of ScaresHoney Beasts
11Grafton DamHoney Beasts
12Crater WatchstationBloodbugs, Radscorpions

Every insect event in Fallout 76

If you’ve ever wanted to roleplay a post-apocalyptic exterminator, the various insect events in Fallout 76 can make your dreams (or nightmares) come true. Events are some of the best sources for a high volume of enemies to put your builds to the test. So either grab a friend or a big gun, lest you fall to a swarm of insects in these events:

EventInsects
Campfire TalesAnts, Bee Swarms, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs, Radroaches, Radscorpions, Stingwings, Ticks
Project ParadiseAnts, Bloatflies, Bloodbugs, Cave Crickets, Fireflies, Fog Crawlers, Honeybeasts, Radroaches, Stingwings, Ticks
Spin the WheelAnts, Bee Swarms, Fog Crawlers, Honeybeasts
Tea TimeAnts, Bloodbugs, Ticks
Fasnacht Day (Seasonal event)Honeybeasts
Irrational FearBee Swarms, Honeybeasts
Project BeanstalkStingwings
Moonshine JamboreeFog Crawlers
Primal CutsFog Crawlers, Honeybeasts
The Mothman EquinoxMothmen
Path to EnlightenmentMothmen

While Project Paradise has many rare drops and a variety of insect enemies, it requires coordination between many players to maximize the rewards. However, the other events on the list are much more manageable for solo players or small groups. 

List of all insects in Fallout 76

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Fallout 76 is teeming with creepy crawlies, from the poor Radroaches that introduce us to combat in every Fallout game to the menacing Fog Crawlers that don’t take kindly to shrimp-fried rice jokes. Here is the complete list of insects you can encounter in Fallout 76

  • Ants
  • Bee Swarms
  • Bloatflies
  • Bloodbugs
  • Cave Crickets
  • Fireflies
  • Fog Crawlers
  • Honeybeasts
  • Mothmen
  • Radroaches
  • Radscorpions
  • Stingwings
  • Ticks

If you’ve ever walked the path of vengeance in Fallout: New Vegas, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Cazadores haven’t returned in Fallout 76. That isn’t to say that the insects in West Virginia are to be underestimated. Appalachia hosts a wide variety of insects that embody the spirit of Muhammad Ali. Some of them float like butterflies, and all of them sting like bees.

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