Overview
Palmar Beetle is an insect that can be caught in Crimson Desert. A small beetle that has a shell closely mimicking the unique patterns and shape of the Palmar leaf. Its body is about the size of a fingernail, and when it hides among clusters of Palmar leaves, it's nearly impossible to spot. The beetle's mimicry is camouflage to evade predators, and when threatened, it quietly freezes, blending in perfectly with the leaves.
Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Type | Insect |
Price | 100 Silver |
How to Obtain
Insects can be caught in the wild using a net or by hand. They spawn in various environments depending on the species.
Notes
Insects grant Knowledge entries when caught for the first time.
Some insects only appear during specific weather conditions or times of day.
See Also
Materials - All materials in Crimson Desert
Knowledge - Knowledge system and entries
Gathering - How to gather resources
Palmar Beetle Appearance (Glowy Leaves)
Palmar beetles look like small leaves resting on the ground but glow noticeably more than the regular Palmar Leaf they spawn alongside. Walk over a glowy leaf and the interact prompt will explicitly read "Palmar Beetle." The visual difference is subtle in dense leaf patches, so the easier spots are the ones where leaves are spaced apart and the beetles can be picked out against the background.
Palmar Beetle Farming Spots
Beetles share every farming patch with palmar leaves, which means every leaf trip also yields beetles.
Region | Spot | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Pit with central tree surrounded by water | Beetles spread among the leaves around the rim. | |
Mountain of the Frozen Soul (south) | Open ground; beetles are mixed into the leaf patch. | |
Patch around the southern elder tree. | ||
Harnandian ruins on the west side of the map | Best beetle visibility thanks to spaced-out leaf clusters. Recommended spot if you want beetles specifically. |
Palmar Beetle Crafting Use
The Palmar Beetle is a required ingredient for the Refined Palmar Pill, the golden upgrade over the standard Palmar Pill. The Improvise input order at any cauldron is Palmar Leaf, Palmar Beetle, Ginseng (not Wild Ginseng) or Longcorn, then water. Each Improvise craft fills the recipe knowledge bar by 25 to 30 percent, so three crafts permanently unlock the recipe. Full walkthrough at Palmar Pill Recipe and Farming.
DPJ Three-Spot Recap
Palmar Beetles share every known patch with Palmar Leaf, so DPJ's three community spots cover both ingredients in one circuit.
Mountain of Frozen Souls waterfall: the patch right of Mountain of Frozen Souls has the occasional beetle hidden in dense leaf cover. Slower beetle spotting but the highest overall yield.
West of Scholar Stone Institute: the open ruin approach just left of Scholar Stone Institute is the easiest place to see beetles because leaves are spaced out and the beetles stand out clearly.
Between Pin and Flowendell: the strip between Pywel (Pin) and Flowendell has balanced spawns and is the quietest of the three.
Kuku Insect Gatherers Speedup
The Kuku Insect Gatherers Pack automates beetle collection and is roughly 200 times faster than picking by hand. Pair it with the Kuku Gardener Pack at the same spot to vacuum up both ingredients simultaneously. Until the Kuku quests are done, the Blessing of Nature armor gear raises the chance of an extra beetle per pull and is a cheap early stand-in.
Refined Palmar Pill Use
One Palmar Beetle is required per Refined Palmar Pill. A full 100-stack requires 100 beetles, so the farm target is the same as for leaves. The easiest route is to run the three DPJ spots once with both Kuku packs active, which usually over-collects on both sides in a single pass.