This is an Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) Bug and Insect guide for the Nintendo Switch. In addition to the seasonal months and times that bugs appear, you can find other information here like locations and sell prices to help you complete your bug encyclopedia.
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Bugs by Month (Northern and Southern Hemisphere) | |||
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January | February | March | April |
May | June | July | August |
September | October | November | December |
Note: The pages above show bug appearances for both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere
No. | Name | Location | Sell Price | Months and Time |
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1 | ![]() |
Flying | 160 |
Season: September to June Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
2 | ![]() |
Flying | 160 |
Season: March to June|September to October Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
3 | ![]() |
Flying | 240 |
Season: March to September Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
4 | ![]() |
Flying | 2500 |
Season: March to June Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
5 | ![]() |
Flying | 300 |
Season: April to August Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
6 | ![]() |
Flying | 1000 |
Season: Year Round Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
7 | ![]() |
Flying | 3000 |
Season: May to August Times: 4 AM to 7 PM |
8 | ![]() |
Flying | 140 |
Season: September to November Times: 4 AM to 3 PM |
9 | ![]() |
Flying | 4000 |
Season: December to March|June to September Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
10 | ![]() |
Flying | 3000 |
Season: April to September Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
11 | ![]() |
Flying | 2500 |
Season: December to February | April to September Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
12 | ![]() |
Flying | 4000 |
Season: May to September Times: 8 AM to 4 PM |
13 | ![]() |
Near outside lights | 130 |
Season: Year Round Times: 7 PM to 4 AM |
14 | ![]() |
On trees | 3000 |
Season: April to September Times: 7 PM to 4 AM |
15 | ![]() |
Near flowers | 2500 |
Season: April to September Times: 8 AM to 4 PM |
16 | ![]() |
On the ground | 200 |
Season: April to November Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
17 | ![]() |
On the ground | 600 |
Season: August to November Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
18 | ![]() |
On the ground | 400 |
Season: August to November Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
19 | ![]() |
On the ground | 160 |
Season: July to September Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
20 | ![]() |
On the ground | 130 |
Season: September to November Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
21 | ![]() |
On the ground | 430 |
Season: September to October Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
22 | ![]() |
On flowers | 430 |
Season: March to November Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
23 | ![]() |
On flowers | 2400 |
Season: March to November Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
24 | ![]() |
On flowers | 200 |
Season: March to July Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
25 | ![]() |
Trees when shaken | 2500 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
26 | ![]() |
On trees | 250 |
Season: July to August Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
27 | ![]() |
On trees | 300 |
Season: July and August Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
28 | ![]() |
On trees | 500 |
Season: July to August Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
29 | ![]() |
On trees | 400 |
Season: August and September Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
30 | ![]() |
On trees | 550 |
Season: July and August Times: 4 AM to 8 AM|4 PM to 7 PM |
31 | ![]() |
On trees | 10 |
Season: July and August Times: Any time |
32 | ![]() |
On the ground | 180 |
Season: September to October Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
33 | ![]() |
On the ground | 230 |
Season: April to October Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
34 | ![]() |
Flying | 4500 |
Season: May to October Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
35 | ![]() |
On the ground | 500 |
Season: November to February Times: Any time |
36 | ![]() |
Flying near rivers | 300 |
Season: June Times: 7 PM to 4 AM |
37 | ![]() |
Buried in the ground | 500 |
Season: November to May Times: Any time |
38 | ![]() |
In ponds | 130 |
Season: May to September Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
39 | ![]() |
In ponds | 800 |
Season: May to September Times: 8 AM to 7 PM |
40 | ![]() |
In ponds | 2000 |
Season: April to September Times: 7 PM to 8 AM |
41 | ![]() |
On flowers | 120 |
Season: March to October Times: Any time |
42 | ![]() |
On flowers | 1000 |
Season: March to October Times: 7 PM to 8 AM |
43 | ![]() |
On flowers | 200 |
Season: March to June|October Times: 8 AM to 5 PM |
44 | ![]() |
On the ground | 1500 |
Season: February to October Times: Any time |
45 | ![]() |
On tree stumps | 2400 |
Season: April to August Times: Any time |
46 | ![]() |
On tree stumps | 450 |
Season: May to June|September to November Times: Any time |
47 | ![]() |
On tree stumps | 350 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
48 | ![]() |
On tree stumps | 3000 |
Season: May to September Times: Any time |
49 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 800 |
Season: July and August Times: Any time |
50 | ![]() |
Near snowballs | 3000 |
Season: December to February Times: Any time |
51 | ![]() |
On the ground | 300 |
Season: July to September Times: Any time |
52 | ![]() |
On all trees | 10000 |
Season: July and August Times: 11 PM to 8 AM |
53 | ![]() |
On trees | 200 |
Season: June to August Times: Any time |
54 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 8000 |
Season: June to September Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
55 | ![]() |
On trees | 2000 |
Season: July and August Times: Any time |
56 | ![]() |
On trees | 1000 |
Season: July to August Times: Any time |
57 | ![]() |
On trees | 10000 |
Season: July and August Times: 11 PM to 8 AM |
58 | ![]() |
On trees | 6000 |
Season: June to September Times: 7 PM to 8 AM |
59 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 8000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
60 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 12000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
61 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 12000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
62 | ![]() |
On trees | 1350 |
Season: July to August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
63 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 8000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
64 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 8000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
65 | ![]() |
On palm trees | 12000 |
Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM |
66 | ![]() |
On trees | 600 |
Season: July to November Times: 4 AM to 8 AM|5 PM to 7 PM |
67 | ![]() |
Under trees | 600 |
Season: July to September Times: Any time |
68 | ![]() |
Trees when shaken | 600 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
69 | ![]() |
On rotten turnips | 80 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
70 | ![]() |
On the shore | 1000 |
Season: Year Round Times: 7 PM to 8 AM |
71 | ![]() |
On the rocky shore | 200 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
72 | ![]() |
On rotten turnips and trash | 60 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
73 | ![]() |
Flying | 130 |
Season: June to September Times: 5 PM to 4 AM |
74 | ![]() |
On villagers | 70 |
Season: April to November Times: Any time |
75 | ![]() |
On rocks in the rain | 250 |
Season: Year Round Times: Any time |
76 | ![]() |
Rocks when hit with a shovel | 250 |
Season: September to June Times: 11 PM to 4 PM |
77 | ![]() |
Rocks when hit with a shovel | 300 |
Season: September to June Times: 4 PM to 23 PM |
78 | ![]() |
Trees when shaken | 600 |
Season: Year Round Times: 7 PM to 8 AM |
79 | ![]() |
On the ground | 8000 |
Season: November to April Times: 7 PM to 4 AM |
80 | ![]() |
On the ground | 8000 |
Season: May to October Times: 7 PM to 4 AM |
Note: The information here on months only applies to the Northern Hemisphere. For the Southern Hemisphere, simply add or subtract 6 months to the bug's appearance months here to find when they would appear in the Southern Hemisphere, or click on the bug's icon.
In order to catch bugs, you will first need to craft or buy a Net. After equipping the net and finding a bug, hold the A button to ready your net and creep forward, then release the A button once you are close to catch it. Bugs are found in various different locations, and you'll have to adjust your technique in order to catch each different type!
For an in-depth walkthrough on how to catch bugs and become the best bug hunter in your entire hemisphere, see the guide below!
How to Catch Bugs | List of Rare Bugs
Once you have caught bugs, there are two things you can do with them (aside from keeping them as pets): sell them, or donate them to the museum. Depending on the bug's rarity, you will fetch a different price when selling them, so see the list below to find out how much each one can net you.
Bugs can roughly be divided into the groups below:
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When it says palm trees... Does it mean the coconut trees?
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