Treasure Insects (宝虫 Takaramushi?) are a type of monster in Delicious in Dungeon.
Anatomy and Appearance[]
Treasure Insects mimic the appearance of a wide variety of treasure.[1] Some resemble coins, some resemble beaded necklaces, and some even resemble crowns. Due to this resemblance, they are prized by collectors, with some gem-shaped species reaching 50,000 coins in value.[2]
The known types are:
- Coin Bugs (コイン虫 Koin Mushi?)[3]
- Pearl Centipedes (真珠ムカデ Shinju Mukade?)[3]
- Ring-type Treasure Insects (リング Ringu?)[4]
- Tiara-type Treasure Insects (ティアラ Tiara?)[4]
Behavior and Weaknesses[]
Treasure Insects appear to swarm and bite to defeat their enemies.[5] Their bites appear to cause paralysis.[6]
They prey on mimics, crawling into whatever chest the mimic is currently occupying to lay their eggs. When the larvae emerge, they devour the mimic. Then, when a hapless adventurer comes along to open the chest, they will take the treasure insects, believing it to be treasure, and the insects will spread to a new place.[7]
A stun spell is usually enough to stop them attacking.[8]
Culinary Usage[]
Treasure Insects are seen as a gourmet treat in some regions, as it is considered good luck to eat them due to their resemblance to actual treasure.[9] They are very nutritious and have plenty of flavor.[10] Removal of Pearl Centipede legs prior to cooking is recommended, as they are said to feel unpleasant in the mouth.[3]
Identifying the difference between real treasure and Treasure Insects is dependent on bug type. Pearl Centipedes have legs between each bead, while coin- and brooch-type bugs have bug abdomen and legs on the back. Ring-type Treasure Insects have a flexible ring part (which is their abdomen) and tiara-type Treasure Insects are light enough to float in water.[4]
Treasure Insects have been used in the following recipes:
Trivia[]
- The way Treasure Insects prey on mimics is similar to the way parasitic wasps, such as Cotesia glomerata, will lay their eggs on or inside the bodies of other insects so the larvae can consume it when they hatch.[11]
Gallery[]
.png "Coin Bug backside (Anime).png (78 KB)")
.png "Treasure Bug Ring (Anime).png (53 KB)")
.png "Brooch Bug (Anime).png (104 KB)")
.png "Treasure Bug Tiara (Anime).png (76 KB)")
.png "Treasure Bug Pearl Centipede (Anime).png (193 KB)")
References[]
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 9
- ↑ Miscellaneous Monster Tales -2-
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 20
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 19
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 14
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 15, p. 2
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 13, p. 27
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 16
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 22
- ↑ Delicious in Dungeon Manga: Chapter 10, p. 18
- ↑ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/body-snatchers-eaten-alive.html#:~:text=Some%20wasps%20can%20use%20hosts,common%20sight%20in%20British%20gardens.
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