Stingwings inFallout 76is a larger, mutated version of the scorpionfly. Their terrifying appearance comes from their protruding mandibles and scorpion-like tails, ending with a dangerous stinger they use to inject their victims with poison.

They are essential creatures to find, just likeGrafton Monsters inFallout 76, when completing the Stings and Things daily quest to demonstrate bravery by battling bugs for Pioneer Scout Leader Treadly toearn your Tadpole badge. You may also need to take a picture of them or scrap their barbs to produce Acid for timed challenges. However, knowing where to find them and how to defeat them can be tricky due to their behavior. Here are all Stingwing locations inFallout 76, so you don’t have to scour Appalachia to find them.

Bleeding Kate’s Grindhouse location marked on the map in Fallout 76

All Stingwing Locations in Fallout 76

There are only a handful of locations where you’re able to find Stingwing in Fallout 76. The most consistent location is Bleeding Kate’s Grindhouse, but you can head to five additional spawn locations if other Vault Dwellers have already killed them here.

Here are all Stingwing locations in Fallout 76:

How to Kill Stingwings in Fallout 76

Fighting Stingwings inFallout 76can be a thrilling yet challenging experience. These creatures often appear in swarms, utilizing their unpredictable flight patterns and poisonous stingers to their advantage. They are fast, erratic fliers, typically attacking in groups of three to five. Their hit-and-run tactics can make it difficult toland a hit without V.A.T.S.In addition, your vision will blur temporarily from the Stingwing’s poison if stung. They have high radiation damage resistance but are vulnerable to poison damage. If a Stingwing is not aggressive, you can maintain distance, shoot it, and switch to a melee weapon if it gets too close for comfort.

Fighting a Stingwing at Bleeding Kate’s Grindhouse in Fallout 76

Fallout 76 Tag Page Cover Art