Shadow Insect

Shadow Insects, also called Insects of Darkness or Dark Insects, are enemies in.

Characteristics and Weaknesses
Shadow Insects are the dark creations of Zant that were created to steal the Light Spirits' light. They are the direct cause of the Provinces being cast into Twilight, as a result of the regional Light Spirits having their light stolen. Shadow Insects are invisible to dwellers of the world of Light, and can only be seen using Wolf Link's senses. The only way to bring the Provinces back into the light is by destroying the 16 Shadow Insects hiding in each Province holding the Tears of Light. The Tears of Light left behind by these creatures can only be held in the Vessel of Light, which is granted exclusively by the Light Spirits.

Shadow Insects have a proclivity for hiding and running away from Wolf Link. When encountered, they may attack Link by tackling the young hero or by emitting an electrical shock. Shadow Insects also possess the ability to fly, and will do so if knocked off of a wall that they were clinging to. Certain Shadow Insects require Link to solve basic puzzles in order to force them out of hiding, such as by lighting a fireplace, smoking out any hidden Insects. A small group of Shadow Insects hide within the fireplace inside Barnes's storehouse, forcing Link to ignite the fireplace and inadvertently set the storehouse ablaze, killing the Shadow Insects in the resulting explosions. Shadow Insects can also hide and move about underground, requiring Link to dig at them and force them above ground. When found, they can be killed with Wolf Link's Jump Attack. Destroying one reveals its Tear of Light, which can then be collected into the Vessel of Light.

A much larger Shadow Insect is the Twilit Bloat, which holds the final Tear of Light in the Lanayru Province.