Illuminsect

 (#021) is a dual-type Bug/Electric Meta Monster introduced in the first generation.

It transforms from Gloworm starting at level 8 and then transforms from Puplug starting at level 14.

Illuminsect are large flying insects. Their heads are light yellow in color. They have glowing mouths shaped like semicircles, two orange antennae that radiate electricit,y and two large eyes that are fused together in the middle by a thin strip. Most of their bodies are green, with four main segments, and they have four stubby orange legs. Their tails are connected to their bodies via three small bands. Like Gloworm and Puplug, Illuminsect have translucent, lightbulb-like tails; however, the tails of Illuminsect are longer and thinner.

After several weeks of pupating, Puplug finally break free of their cocoons as the now-winged Illuminsect, which are now fully capable of flight. Illuminsect are no longer fully nocturnal; they are now crepuscular, being awake usually around twilight. While awake, Illuminsect are highly social creatures that communicate by flashing their tails in certain patterns. While these patterns have not yet been deciphered, some scientists believe that they should count as a legitimate nonverbal language. Others believe that Illuminsect communicate more through general ideas rather than actual words. When threatened, Illuminsect will release a discharge of electricity from their antennae.



is based on a firefly and a lightbulb.

The name "" is a combination of the words "illuminate" and "insect".