Beetle, Giant - Fire

Small Vermin

Source(s):	3.5E Monster Manual 1, 3E Monster Manual 1, Monstrous Compendium Volume 2, 1E Monster Manual 1, Basic Boxed Set, Rules Cyclopedia, Classic D&D Game, Monstrous Manual, Introduction to AD&D, Black Spine
Alignment:	Always True Neutral
Climate/Terrain:	Warm Plains
Rarity:	Common
Challenge Rating:	1/3
Experience Value:	35
These luminous nocturnal insects are prized byminers and adventurers. They have two glands, one above each eye, that produces a red glow. The glands luminosity persists for several days after removal from the beetle, illuminating a roughly circular area with a 10 foot radius. They are about 2 feet long.