While harvesting as a WHM20/BLM10 in West Saurta, I went after these for the beehive chips. I was surprised to find that several bees dropped pots of honey as well as the chips.
There guys really respond to water the level 9 red mage spell. I consistantly got 22 points of damage each time. somthing to keep in mind when your in a pinch. If anyone knows if this paticular family is vulnerable to water please post it.