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ARK: Survival Ascended Glowbug Creature creature

Glowbug Creature

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  • Aberration

A Fantasy-type creature from Aberration, the Glowbug is a bioluminescent insect useful as a reference entity for admins working with Aberration wildlife.

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Creature ID

Entity / blueprint class

Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C

Blueprint path

"Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Lightbug/Lightbug_Character_BaseBP.Lightbug_Character_BaseBP'"

Summon Commands

Wild (Summon)

admincheat Summon Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C

Tamed (GMSummon, level 150)

cheat GMSummon "Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C" 150

Exact placement (SpawnDino)

admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Lightbug/Lightbug_Character_BaseBP.Lightbug_Character_BaseBP'" 0 0 0 0

About

The Glowbug is a small, bioluminescent insect classified under the Fantasy creature type and native to the Aberration DLC. It is identified in the game engine by the entity ID Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C and the name tag Lightbug, both of which are relevant when targeting this creature in server commands or config entries.

Admins working with spawn containers, population overrides, or creature replacement configs on Aberration maps should use the entity ID rather than the display name to ensure commands resolve correctly. The Lightbug name tag is what appears in certain config contexts such as NPCReplacements.

Because this creature belongs to Aberration, it will only appear naturally on maps that include Aberration content. On non-Aberration maps, manual spawning via admin commands is required to introduce it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Glowbug Creature?
The Glowbug Creature is classified as a fantasy in ARK: Survival Ascended. The classification affects which spawn containers and taming rules apply to it.
What is the Glowbug Creature class name?
The creature ID for the Glowbug Creature is Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C. This is the blueprint class the game uses to identify it, and it's what admin summon commands take.
What is the Glowbug Creature used for?
The Glowbug is a small, bioluminescent insect classified under the Fantasy creature type and native to the Aberration DLC. It is identified in the game engine by the entity ID Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C and the name tag Lightbug, both of which are relevant when targeting this creature in server commands or config entries.
What is Glowbug Creature in ARK: Survival Ascended?
A Fantasy-type creature from Aberration, the Glowbug is a bioluminescent insect useful as a reference entity for admins working with Aberration wildlife.
How do I spawn a wild Glowbug Creature?
Run cheat Summon Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C in the admin console. Summon spawns a wild, untamed Glowbug Creature at your location. Use GMSummon instead if you want it pre-tamed.
Is the Glowbug Creature a DLC creature or part of the base game?
The Glowbug Creature is tied to the Aberration content, so that map or pack must be installed for it to appear naturally. Admins can still force-spawn it on any map with summon commands.
Which game is the Glowbug Creature from?
The Glowbug Creature is from ARK: Survival Ascended. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to ARK: Survival Ascended and its current live build.
How do I spawn a Glowbug Creature at an exact level and position?
Run admincheat SpawnDino "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Lightbug/Lightbug_Character_BaseBP.Lightbug_Character_BaseBP'" 0 0 0 0. SpawnDino takes the full blueprint path followed by spawn distance, Y offset, Z offset and level, so you can place the Glowbug Creature precisely instead of dropping it on top of your character.
How do I spawn the Glowbug Creature over RCON or on a dedicated server?
Send the same command through RCON or your control panel: admincheat Summon Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C. Log in as admin first (enablecheats <AdminPassword>); if your tool already runs with admin context, drop the leading "cheat".
How do I spawn a tamed Glowbug Creature?
Open the admin console and run cheat GMSummon "Lightbug_Character_BaseBP_C" 150. GMSummon spawns a tamed Glowbug Creature at the given level (150 here); change the number to set the level. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
When was the Glowbug Creature data last updated?
The Glowbug Creature entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 28, 2026. We track the live ARK: ASA build, so the details here reflect the current patch.
What is the blueprint path for the Glowbug Creature?
The Glowbug Creature blueprint path is "Blueprint'/Game/Aberration/Dinos/Lightbug/Lightbug_Character_BaseBP.Lightbug_Character_BaseBP'". Keep the wrapping quotes: SpawnDino and the other path-based admin commands need them to read the path as one argument. Verified against the current ARK: ASA build as of June 28, 2026.
What is the Glowbug Creature name tag for Game.ini?
The Glowbug Creature uses the name tag Lightbug. That is the value per-dino server settings expect, such as spawn multipliers, taming overrides and stat multipliers in Game.ini.