Meganeura
Misc · 20 maps
Overview
Meganeura is a small flying insectivore classified as a Misc creature. It cannot be tamed by survivors. Despite its size, it plays a role in the ecosystem as a common flyer that damages structures. It can be carried by aerial creatures such as Quetzal or Phoenix for transport across maps.
The Meganeura is primarily encountered in large swarms and is known for its vulnerability to many damage types, making it easy to eliminate when necessary. It does not serve a utility role for players beyond its presence as environmental fauna.
Spawn Locations
21 mapsMeganeura spawns very commonly across a wide range of biomes including caves, forests, jungles, deserts, swamps, and oases. It appears on 20 ARK maps, making it one of the more widespread flying insects. Look for dense clusters in green zones on the spawn map, where abundance is highest.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Taming
Meganeura cannot be tamed.
Meganeura is not tamable.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Meganeura yields Chitin, Raw Meat, and Cementing Paste. The Dino (Omnivore) harvest tool provides the most Chitin, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat yield. A Chitin Weapon is best for gathering Cementing Paste.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet | Chitin Weapon |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40%~3~2 hits | 70%~4~2 hits | 80%~8~2 hits | |
| 60%~2~2 hits | 30%~1~2 hits | 60%~2~2 hits | |
| 0%~0~2 hits | 0%~0~2 hits | 80%~8~2 hits |
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
Meganeura has a severe weakness to Melee, Torpor, Poison, and Chitin Paste damage, taking +600% more damage from these sources. This makes tools like the Club or envenomed weapons extremely effective. It also takes +120% more damage from instant-damage sources and +55% more from Metal Melee or raid damage. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill and Harvest-type damage, taking -100% damage, making those tools useless.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 45.0 | +9.00 | +4.00% |
 Stamina | 100.0 | +10.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 0.0 | +0.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 450.0 | +45.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 50.0 | +1.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Can Damage
Can break Thatch. Build at least in Wood.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Small StamDrain | 10 | 55.0 | — | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Meganeura Tips & Tricks
Meganeura takes +600% more damage from Melee, Torpor, Poison, and Chitin Paste attacks.
It is highly vulnerable to Explosion and Demolition damage, taking +50% more damage.
The creature is resistant to Spike Walls, taking -50% damage, making them less effective.
It also resists Ranged Turrets, Small Turrets, and Defense Plants, taking -50% damage from these sources.
Its high weakness to instant-damage effects makes it susceptible to fast-killing traps or instant-hit weapons.
This page details the Meganeura's stats, spawn conditions, harvest yields, and damage modifiers. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.