Butcherbug/Legends
Butcherbugs were a very small crustaceal arachnid species native to Dagobah.
Description
Butcherbugs lived in the lower parts of Dagobah's jungle, spinning very sharp, micro-fine webs between fallen branches and tree roots (including the roots of adult gnarltrees) to snare and slice prey, like Jubba Birds, to bits. The web was so sharp that it was invisible to the naked Human eye. Because of their small size, butcherbugs were prey for a number of larger species, such as lesser bogwings. Covered in a bright green chitinous shell, the butcherbug's two interlocking mandibles could be used to pick up and tear flesh.
A similar species of butcherbugs were found on Lok, as the pirate captain Nym complained of having to wipe the arachnids from the windscreen of his starfighter, Havoc.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter (First mentioned)
- Junior Jedi Knights: Anakin's Quest
Sources
- Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back, Second Edition
- The Illustrated Star Wars Universe
- Star Wars Trilogy Sourcebook, Special Edition
- The Wildlife of Star Wars: A Field Guide
- The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- Inside the Worlds of Star Wars Trilogy
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 4 (DAG3, Dagobah)
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 91 (DAG12, Dagobah - Animals)
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Third Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Nexus of Power