Great Thunderbug
Neopteron Wild only
- Index no.
- 047
- Species
- Neopteron
- Monstie status
- Wild only
- Game
- Monster Hunter Stories 3
- Japanese name
- 大雷光虫 (Dairaikōchū)
- Source
- Monster Hunter Wiki (MHST3 roster)
In-game description
Some think this type of Thunderbug mutated inside an Elder Dragon. While they can be seen where Elder Dragons reside, sightings have also bene reported in caves and near water sources at night.
Verbatim from the description the game shows for Great Thunderbug, as transcribed by the Monster Hunter Wiki.
Where Great Thunderbug fits
Great Thunderbug is a Neopteron monster. Monstie status: Wild only.
That class decides how you get one: Monsties come from eggs found in dens or from monsters released through Habitat Restoration, while wild-only monsters are fought for materials rather than raised. Check the species index before building a party around it.
Quick facts
| Index number | #047 |
|---|---|
| Species | Neopteron |
| Japanese name | 大雷光虫 |
| Monstie status | Wild only |
| Total documented | 108 entries |
| Data source | Monster Hunter Wiki, MHST3 roster |
More Neopteron monsters
Other entries in the same species.
Other Wild only monsters
Same Monstie status, different species.
Nearby entries
Adjacent entries in the index.
Great Thunderbug — FAQ
What species is Great Thunderbug?
Great Thunderbug is a Neopteron monster in Monster Hunter Stories 3.
Can Great Thunderbug be a Monstie?
Great Thunderbug's Monstie status in this game is “Wild only”.
What is Great Thunderbug's index number?
Great Thunderbug is #047 in this index. The number is ours, not the game's — Monster Hunter Stories 3 has no official monster numbering — and the roster currently documents 108 entries.
What does the game say about Great Thunderbug?
Its in-game description is transcribed verbatim on this page, next to the species and Monstie status the wiki records.











