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11 Amber Hornscarab

33 Amber Hornscarab is one of 20 catchable insect species in Starsand Island. It belongs to the Forest group of bugs and is caught with the basic Bug Net, which all players unlock after the Recent Returnee tutorial. No special profession tier or upgraded net is required.

55 Catch Information

77 PropertyValueHabitat groupForestLocationWooded areas on the surface islandSeasonAllWeatherAllActive hours6:00 AM to 2:00 AMToolBug Net

88 Where to Find

1010 Amber Hornscarab crawls and flies in wooded areas on the surface island. Common spawning locations include the woods near the player's cabin, the trees scattered across Hopeland, and the wooded paths on the way to Green Meadow.

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1212 How to Catch

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1414 Catching follows the standard Bug Net process. Each successful catch contributes to the Islandpedia Bio Research category and the Stamp Collection.

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1616 Equip the Bug Net in your hotbar.Spot Amber Hornscarab in the world.Sneak up by toggling walk mode (CTRL on PC, R3 on controller). Bugs flee if you run toward them.Watch the pattern. Bugs follow predictable flight paths. Observe for a few seconds before swinging.Lead the swing. There is a slight delay when swinging the net. Aim where the bug is about to be, not where it is right now.If you miss, wait 10 to 15 seconds. The bug will calm down and resume its pattern.

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1818 Spawn Conditions

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2020 Season: All four seasons (always available, regardless of season).Weather: Any weather.Active hours: 6:00 AM to 2:00 AM

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2222 Uses

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2424 Selling. Bugs sell for approximately 30 to 100 Coins each at Zerine's General Store. Selling in bulk is a reliable early-game income source.Protein Powder (Separator). The Separator processes bugs into Protein Powder, used in select cooking recipes.Bug Bait (fishing). Bug Bait is one of three bait types, produced at the Chopper using caught bugs.Bulletin Board requests. The Request Bulletin board outside the Community Center sometimes asks for specific insects.NPC gifts. Bruce loves bugs, while most other residents dislike or hate them. Give bugs to Bruce; give flowers and crops to everyone else.Islandpedia. Each new bug species you catch is recorded in the Islandpedia Bio Research category and contributes to the Stamp Collection milestones.

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2626 Tips

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2828 Always carry the Bug Net. Some bugs have narrow time windows, and you do not want to spot a rare one without a net equipped.Track on the map. The Phone Apps weather forecast helps plan butterfly and outdoor bug runs.

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3030 Related Articles

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3232 BugsBug Catching GuideBug NetIslandpediaStamp CollectionBulletin Board

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