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Animal Crossing Bugs Checklist

Checklist of common bugs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Includes months, time, and location.

How does bug catching work? (Beginner's Guide)

BugMonths (N)TimeLocation
Atlas MothApr–Sep7pm–4amTrees
BagwormAll yearAll dayTrees (shaking)
Emperor ButterflyDec–Mar, Jun–Sep5pm–8amFlying
Giant StagJul–Aug11pm–8amTrees
Horned DynastidJul–Aug5pm–8amPalm Trees
Man-faced Stink BugMar–Oct6pm–8amFlowers
Orchid MantisMar–Nov8am–5pmFlowers (white)
ScorpionMay–Oct7pm–4amGround
TarantulaNov–Apr7pm–4amGround
Walking StickJul–Nov4am–8am, 5pm–7pmTrees

N = Northern Hemisphere. For full list, see in-game Critterpedia.


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