Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4) piercing damage.
Dig Burrow. The beetle can burrow out hollows in large trees or the ground.
Flyby. The beetle doesn't provoke opportunity attacks when it flies out of an enemy's reach.
Lay Eggs. The beetle can lay up to twelve larvae, once per long rest. The grubs will appear in the beetles burrow. A creature can use its action to eat one grub. Eating a grub restores 1 hit point, and three grub provides enough nourishment to sustain a creature for one day.
Description
This beetle is the size of a chicken, and flies just as poorly. Its mandibles can deliver a nasty bite, but is otherwise little threat.
It burrows out hollows in large trees to lay its eggs, and the larvae can be useful food for those foraging in woods.
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