Terraria Map
Stats
| Classic | Expert | Master | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Contact damage | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Defense | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Knockback resistance | 0% | 10% | 20% |
| Coin value | 60 copper | 1 silver 50 copper | 1 silver 50 copper |
Where and when it spawns
- Biomes
- Caverns
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Red Husk | 100% (always) | 1 | All modes |
Chances are for one kill, before Luck, Rate of fire or banners change anything. The Modes column says in which difficulties the game lists the drop.
Vibrant insects of the cavern stone
Cochineal Beetles are bright crimson insects that crawl slowly along the stone floors and cavern walls of the Cavern layer. Passive until approached, these small beetles pose minimal threat compared to subterranean horrors, carrying 40 health and 10 defense as they cling to rocky surfaces.
Harvesting carmine pigments for dye crafting
Despite dealing 20 contact damage in Classic and 40 in Expert if brushed against, Cochineal Beetles are primarily sought after for artisanal dyes. Slaying one guarantees the Red Husk at a 100% rate, an essential ingredient brought to the Dye Vat to formulate vibrant Red Dye for armor sets and accessories.
Trivia
- Cochineal Beetles are based on real-world cochineal insects historically used to produce carmine red dye.
- They crawl along walls and ceilings using specialized climbing pathing.