Deathbugs are extremely large and hostile Creatures. They are insectoid in appearance.
Description
A drawing of a deathbug, With a human compared.
Deathbugs are one of the most largest entities in the backrooms, measuring in at 6.2 meters. They are also highly aggressive, They kill their prey by Using their tentacle like appendages near their mouths, they use those appendages to tear their victims limbs off. And, Despite their size and appearance, they can run extremely fast, with speeds topping at 31 mph, it is almost impossible to outrun them without the use of a certain vehicle. They Also like to lurk in darker levels, examples are: level 9, level 6, and level 19.
Appearance
Deathbugs are "potato-shaped" in appearance. they Have tendrils at their back and their mouths, And, unlike insects of the frontrooms, they Have 4 legs instead of 6. Their eyes are set To the Front of their body.
Behaviors
Deathbugs Like to live alone, as they will kill other Deathbugs if in groups. They Are also highly sensitive to light, as their exoskeleton will burn if exposed to light, which is why they stay in dimly lit levels.
They attack their prey by waiting For an unsuspected victim, when their prey gets Too close to them they'll lounge out at their prey. then, They will tear Their victims limbs off, Killing them in the process.
It is best to stay In bright sources of light, as their skin will melt.
Biology
Deathbugs have an anatomy similar to that of insects in the frontrooms, however, they do not have digestive organs as they do not need to eat.
Discovery
Deathbugs were discovered very recently in 2013, A group of M.E.G. members were exploring level 6 when they were kill by a deathbug.