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The wastelands of Appalachia are as diverse as they are deadly outside the Vaults in Fallout 76. They demand caution but reward your curiosity, especially if you embrace the challenges of going from prey to predator. Here is how and where you can find insect locations in Fallout 76!
[Updated on April 19 – Added additional details about bug events.]
Best Insect Locations in Fallout 76
The best location for insect hunting of any variety is typically Aaronholt Homestead in Fallout 76. This location is on the northwest corner of the map and is a few minutes walk from Vault 76, where you start the game.
Aaronholt Homestead hosts Bloatflies and Bloodbugs, two nuisances commonly found near the fast-travel point. These make easy prey for Big Game Hunter daily quests, which is a great boost, especially for any Fallout 76 beginners. However, we also have a helpful map & chart of additional locations across Appalachia for your consideration:
| Map Marker | Locations | Insects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaronholt Homestead | Bloodbugs Bloatflies |
| 2 | Grafton Dam | Honey Beasts |
| 3 | Autumn Acre Cabin | Bloodbugs Bloatflies |
| 4 | Sons of Dane Compound | Various Insects |
| 5 | Carson Family Bunker | Radroaches |
| 6 | Big Maw | Boatflies Ticks Stingwings |
| 7 | Bridge on New River Gorge | Bloodbugs Bloatflies |
| 8 | Tanagra Town | Crickets |
| 9 | Middle Mountain Cabins | Honey Beasts |
| 10 | Freddy’s House of Scares | Honey Beasts |
| 11 | Fort Defiance | Ants Bloatflies Bloodbugs |
| 12 | Crater Watchstation | Bloodbugs Radscorpions |
Insects often appear in other regions from above, and the overall variety has grown over time. If you don’t encounter a mob of insects in one location, travel to any of the above spots or consider events for more bug-hunting!
Where Are Bug Events in Fallout 76?
Events are a good source if you’re looking for additional quests and more variety in your bug-hunting. There are approximately four ideal events to fight insects in Fallout 76, and their locations are marked across the map. These events include:
| Event | Featured Insects |
|---|---|
| Campfire Tales | Ants Bee Swarms Bloatflies Bloodbugs Radroaches Radscorpions Stingwings Ticks |
| Project Paradise | Ants Bloatflies Bloodbugs Cave Crickets Fireflies Fog Crawlers Honeybeasts Radroaches Stingwings Ticks |
| Spin the Wheel | Ants Bee Swarms Fog Crawlers Honeybeasts |
| Tea Time | Ants Bloodbugs Ticks |
| Moonshine Jamboree | Fog Crawlers |
| Primal Cuts | Fog Crawlers Honeybeasts |
| Fasnacht Day | Honeybeasts |
| Irrational Fear | Bee Swarms Honeybeasts |
| The Mothman Equinox | Mothmen |
| Path to Enlightenment | Mothmen |
| Project Beanstalk | Stingwings |
Of these events, the most popular and varied options include Campfire Tales and Project Paradise. Campfire Tales is found at Camp Adams, northwest of Charleston, and Project Paradise. These include the aforementioned Bloatflies and Bloodbugs but also various other creepy crawlies. Some critters, however, have gotten immense buffs from the Appalachia wasteland radiation.
What Insects Are in Fallout 76?
Enemies categorized as insects in Fallout 76 include common enemies for those returning after playing Fallout 3 and 4. To the relief of those traumatized by Fallout: New Vegas, Cazadores don’t appear. Featured insects include:
- Ants
- Bee Swarms
- Bloatflies
- Bloodbugs
- Cave Crickets
- Fireflies
- Fog Crawlers
- Honeybeasts
- Mothman
- Radroaches
- Radscorpions
- Stingwings
- Ticks
Fallout 76 has a stunning variety of bugs, from the humble classic Radroach to the terrifying bee-hemoths that are Honeybeasts. The game also picks the right time for their names to rhyme and affection for alliteration so everything rolls off the tongue. After considering this appealing sales pitch for the Appalachia wasteland, bring a stimpack and some disease cures because these bugs can sting.
