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11 Bugs

33 Bug catching is a side activity in Starsand Island that feeds into fishing, cooking, ranching, NPC gifting, and Islandpedia completion. There are 20 insect species scattered across the island and the Moonlit Forest, each with its own season, weather, and time-of-day requirements. You catch them with a Bug Net -- no special profession tier is needed.

55 The Bug Net

77 PropertyDetailsBlueprintReceived automatically upon completing the "Recent Returnee" tutorial questCrafting2 Softwood + 2 Fiber at Worktable ITierApprentice. There are no upgraded Bug Net tiers -- one net works for all bugs.Also used forCrab catching

88 The Bug Net is one of the first tools you craft. Keep it in your hotbar whenever you are exploring -- you never know when a rare butterfly will appear.

1010 How to Catch Bugs

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1212 Equip the Bug Net in your hotbar.Spot a bug in the world. Butterflies flutter near flowers, dragonflies hover near water, fireflies glow at night, and beetles crawl on trees and the ground.Sneak up. Toggle walk mode (CTRL on PC, R3 on controller). Bugs flee if you run toward them. Sneaking lets you get close without scaring 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. Chasing after a miss is ineffective.

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1414 Flower Bugs

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1616 Found near flower patches across the island surface.

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1818 BugSeason(s)WeatherActive HoursSell PriceNotesBumblebeeAllAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM~100 CoinsCan be placed in beehives for honey production. See the Bumblebee Ranching section below.Moonshade ButterflyAllSunny or Snowy only6:00 AM to 6:00 PM--Delphin specifically hates receiving this as a gift.Swallowtail ButterflyAllSunny or Snowy only6:00 AM to 6:00 PM----Luminwing ButterflyAllSunny or Snowy only6:00 AM to 6:00 PM--Also found in Dreamfall Garden (Moonlit Forest). Required for the Junior Explorer trial.Solarwing ButterflyAllSunny or Snowy only6:00 AM to 6:00 PM--One of Bruce's favorite gifts.Rainbowing ButterflyAllSunny or Snowy only6:00 AM to 6:00 PM----

1919 Water Bugs

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2121 Found near rivers, ponds, and lakeshores.

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2323 BugSeason(s)WeatherActive HoursSell PriceNotesBanner DragonflyAllAll6:00 AM to 8:00 PM----King DragonflyAllAll6:00 AM to 8:00 PM----Yellow DragonflyAllAll6:00 AM to 8:00 PM----

2424 Forest Bugs

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2626 Found in wooded areas on the surface island.

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2828 BugSeason(s)WeatherActive HoursSell PriceNotesCicadaSpring, Summer, AutumnAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--Does not appear in Winter.Glazed CicadaSpring, Summer, AutumnAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--One of Bruce's favorite gifts. Pastelle hates it, Aurelis dislikes it.MantisSpring, Summer, AutumnAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--Does not appear in Winter.Emerald HornscarabAllAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--Year-round with no restrictions. One of the easiest bugs to find.Amber HornscarabAllAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM----

2929 Fireflies

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3131 Fireflies are the only night-exclusive bugs. They appear after sunset and glow in the dark, making them easy to spot but requiring you to stay out late. Found in forested areas on the surface island.

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3333 BugSeason(s)WeatherActive HoursSell PriceNotesRed FireflyAllAll6:00 PM to 2:00 AM--Mentioned in NPC gift tables as a specific gift item.Blue FireflyAllAll6:00 PM to 2:00 AM----Green FireflyAllAll6:00 PM to 2:00 AM----Glazed FireflyAllAll6:00 PM to 2:00 AM----

3434 Moonlit Forest bugs

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3636 Two insect species are exclusive to the Moonlit Forest underground. Since the forest has its own constant environment, these bugs have no season or weather restrictions.

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3838 BugSeason(s)WeatherActive HoursSell PriceNotesCeleb MothAllAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--Moonlit Forest only (various areas).VelbeeAllAll6:00 AM to 2:00 AM--Moonlit Forest only. Despite its bee-like appearance, cannot be used in beehives.

3939 Luminwing Butterflies and the Junior Explorer Trial

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4141 The Junior Explorer trial requires you to catch exactly 5 Luminwing Butterflies in the Dreamfall Garden area of the Moonlit Forest. This is a mandatory step for main story progression.

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4343 Where to Find Them

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4545 Dreamfall Garden, inside the Moonlit Forest (past the Gate of Life).Look near the Moondew Shrooms at the back of the area. They have distinctive glowing wing trails.

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4747 Spawn Conditions

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4949 ConditionDetailsTime6:00 AM to 6:00 PM only. They despawn at night.WeatherSunny or Snowy days. Spawns are very rare in rain -- wait for clear weather.SeasonAll four seasons.

5050 How to Complete the Trial

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5252 Enter the Moonlit Forest on a sunny or snowy day, before noon for maximum time.Navigate to Dreamfall Garden (past the Gate of Life area).Sneak up on each Luminwing Butterfly using walk mode. Lead your swing slightly.Catch 5 total. They respawn if you leave and re-enter the area on a qualifying day.Submit the 5 butterflies at the Luminpath console. A glowing blue bridge extends to the Crystalith Hideout, opening the next area of the forest.

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5454 Bug Uses

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5656 Selling

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5858 Bugs sell for approximately 30 to 100 Coins each, depending on species. Bumblebees are among the most valuable at around 100 Coins. Selling bugs in bulk is a reliable early-game income source while waiting for crops to grow.

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6060 Protein Powder (Separator)

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6262 The Separator processes bugs into Protein Powder instantly. However, be aware that processing items in the Separator can decrease their coin value compared to selling raw. Check prices before processing. Protein Powder is used as a cooking ingredient in certain recipes.

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6464 Bug Bait (fishing)

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6666 Bug Bait is one of three bait types for fishing (alongside Meat Bait and Veggie Bait). It is produced at the Chopper. Fish attracted by Bug Bait include: Butterflyfish, Spinefoot, Moorish Idol, Redfish, Betta, Cichlid, Green Sunfish, Payara, Archerfish, Tilapia, Clown Featherback, Magnificent Killifish, and Glass Bloodfin Tetra.

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6868 Bulletin Board requests

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7070 The Request Bulletin board (outside the Community Center) generates random daily tasks that sometimes demand specific insects. You can accept up to 4 requests per day. Rewards include Coins, Affection boosts with the requesting NPC, and randomized items. Luminwing Butterflies sometimes appear in requests (typically 1 to 3 needed).

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7272 NPC Gifts

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7474 CharacterDescriptionBruce-- Loves bugs. His favorites include Solarwing Butterfly and Glazed Cicada. He is the only bug-loving NPC.Most other residents-- Dislike or hate bugs as gifts. Delphin specifically hates the Moonshade Butterfly. Pastelle hates Glazed Cicada. Aurelis and Solara also dislike certain bugs.

7575 General rule: give bugs to Bruce, give flowers and crops to everyone else.

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7777 Islandpedia and Stamp Collection

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7979 Each new bug species you catch is automatically recorded in the Islandpedia phone app under the Bio Research category. The Stamp Collection (accessible from the bottom of the Islandpedia screen) tracks collection milestones across categories and rewards Coins for reaching each tier -- up to 7,000 Coins for Gatherables and 25,000 Coins for Crafting milestones.

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8181 Bumblebee ranching

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8383 Bumblebees have a unique dual purpose: they can be caught and sold, or placed in beehives for ongoing honey production.

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8585 ComponentDetailsBeehive blueprintUnlocked at Intermediate Rancher from Pastelle's Green Pasture Ranch.Beehive recipe6 Hardwood Plank + 6 Honeycomb + 3 Iron SheetHoneycomb sourceFound in large beehives on White Fig trees (chop with Impact Axe) and in the forest west of Cloudrest Lake and on Windflute IslandProductionBumblebees auto-collect Honey from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM dailyQueen BeeFound in large tree hives. Worth 400 Coins. Reproduces Bumblebees when fed Royal Jelly (1 Egg + 5 Honeycomb in a Feeder).Crop bonusPlacing beehives near crops reportedly boosts growth speed significantly.

8686 Quick Reference by Time of Day

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8888 Daytime Only (6:00 AM to 6:00 PM)

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9090 All 5 butterfly species: Moonshade, Swallowtail, Luminwing, Solarwing, Rainbowing. These require Sunny or Snowy weather.

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9292 Daytime Extended (6:00 AM to 8:00 PM)

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9494 All 3 dragonfly species: Banner, King, Yellow. Any weather.

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9696 Night Only (6:00 PM to 2:00 AM)

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9898 All 4 firefly species: Red, Blue, Green, Glazed. Any weather, any season.

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100100 Most of the Day (6:00 AM to 2:00 AM)

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102102 Bumblebee, Cicada, Glazed Cicada, Mantis, Emerald Hornscarab, Amber Hornscarab, Celeb Moth, Velbee. Various season restrictions apply.

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104104 Tips

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106106 Always carry the Bug Net when exploring. Bugs appear randomly and some species have narrow time windows -- you do not want to spot a rare butterfly without a net equipped.Sneak mode is essential. Running toward a bug scares it away. Toggle walk mode before approaching.Rainy days are bad for butterfly hunting. If you need butterflies (especially Luminwing for the Explorer trial), wait for a sunny or snowy day.Fireflies only appear at night. Plan a late evening session specifically for them if you want to fill out your Islandpedia.Save Bumblebees for beehives rather than selling them. The ongoing Honey production and crop growth bonus are worth far more than the 100 Coin sell price.Bruce loves bugs -- hand him your surplus catches for easy Affection points. Avoid giving bugs to anyone else.Check the Bulletin Board daily. Bug requests show up regularly and offer solid Coin rewards plus NPC Affection.Bring a Bug Net into the Moonlit Forest. Celeb Moths and Velbees are exclusive to the underground and count toward Islandpedia completion.Do not process bugs into Protein Powder unless you need it for a recipe. Selling raw bugs is usually more profitable.

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