Quick note Johnny (I agree they're a pain), but they kind of do have a weakness to arrows. At least splinter arrows from a crossbow that's level 7 And the feather cap (and maybe the arrow perk) Yeah, big combo, but you can one shot them (if you miss they're gonna head for the hills)
Now if I could just find them, hanging out where the scanners say they are is a pretty sure way to get a beetle in the backside
(Post was still waiting on moderator approval... so I'm going to just extend it.)
Last night's patch made things much better IMO the larger shell drop and seeing them more frequently. Now it's a challenge instead of frustration.
Props Devs!