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
- Underground Jungle
Drops
| Item | Chance | Amount | Modes | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Violet 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.
Luminescent dye crawlers in subterranean jungle foliage
The Lac Beetle is a slow-moving insect encountered crawling among mud blocks and rich vegetation in the Underground Jungle. With 40 maximum health and 10 defense, it poses minimal threat compared to aggressive jungle predators, inflicting 20 contact damage in Classic, 40 in Expert, and 60 in Master mode if touched directly.
Extracting violet husks for custom vanity coloration
Due to its modest size and dark coloration, spotting a Lac Beetle amid thick jungle vines can prove tricky without a Hunter Potion active. Defeating this sluggish creature awards a guaranteed 100% drop rate for Violet Husk. Players take this rare natural shell to a Dye Vat to craft vibrant Violet Dye for armor, vanity sets, and accessory styling.
Trivia
- Lac Beetles are based on real-world lac insects used historically to produce scarlet and violet dyes.
- They generate in both pre-Hardmode and Hardmode cavern jungle environments.