Beetles in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH) are often found on trees and sell for a lot, but they can be rare and hard to catch, so check here for a full list, how to sneak up on them, and when and where to find them!

List of Beetles Appearance Times and Locations

Northern Hemisphere

Southern Hemisphere

No.	Name	Rarity & Location	Sell Price	Months and Time
39	Diving Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On ponds	800	Season: May to September Times: 8 AM to 7 PM
44	Tiger Beetle	★★★☆☆ On the ground	1,500	Season: February to October Times: All Day
45	Jewel Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	2,400	Season: April to August Times: All Day
46	Violin Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	450	Season: May to June, September to November Times: All Day
47	Citrus Long-Horned Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	350	Season: All year Times: All Day
48	Rosalia Batesi Beetle	★★☆☆☆ On tree stumps	3,000	Season: May to September Times: All Day
49	Blue Weevil Beetle	★★★☆☆ On palm trees	800	Season: July to August Times: All Day
50	Dung Beetle	★★☆☆☆ On snowballs	3,000	Season: December to February Times: All Day
51	Earth-Boring Dung Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On the ground	300	Season: July to September Times: All Day
52	Scarab Beetle	★★★☆☆ On trees	10,000	Season: July and August Times: 11 PM to 8 AM
53	Drone Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On trees	200	Season: June to August Times: All Day
54	Goliath Beetle	★★★☆☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: June to September Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
62	Horned Dynastid	★☆☆☆☆ On trees	1,350	Season: July to August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
63	Horned Atlas	★★★★☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
64	Horned Elephant	★★★★☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
65	Horned Hercules	★★★★★ On palm trees	12,000	Season: July and August Times: 5 PM to 8 AM

No.	Name	Rarity & Location	Sell Price	Months and Time
39	Diving Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On ponds	800	Season: November to March Times: 8 AM to 7 PM
44	Tiger Beetle	★★★☆☆ On the ground	1,500	Season: August to April Times: All Day
45	Jewel Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	2,400	Season: October to February Times: All Day
46	Violin Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	450	Season: March to May, November to December Times: All Day
47	Citrus Long-Horned Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On tree stumps	350	Season: All year Times: All Day
48	Rosalia Batesi Beetle	★★☆☆☆ On tree stumps	3,000	Season: November to March Times: All Day
49	Blue Weevil Beetle	★★★☆☆ On palm trees	800	Season: January to February Times: All Day
50	Dung Beetle	★★☆☆☆ On snowballs	3,000	Season: June to August Times: All Day
51	Earth-Boring Dung Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On the ground	300	Season: January to March Times: All Day
52	Scarab Beetle	★★★☆☆ On trees	10,000	Season: January to February Times: 11 PM to 8 AM
53	Drone Beetle	★☆☆☆☆ On trees	200	Season: December to February Times: All Day
54	Goliath Beetle	★★★☆☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: December to March Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
62	Horned Dynastid	★☆☆☆☆ On trees	1,350	Season: January to February Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
63	Horned Atlas	★★★★☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: January to February Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
64	Horned Elephant	★★★★☆ On palm trees	8,000	Season: January to February Times: 5 PM to 8 AM
65	Horned Hercules	★★★★★ On palm trees	12,000	Season: January to February Times: 5 PM to 8 AM

How to Catch Beetles Easily

How to Get Beetles to Spawn

Some of the more expensive beetles only spawn on palm trees, so make sure to plant some on your beach and have your net at the ready during evening!

If you're looking for beetles that spawn on tree stumps, get your axe out and cut down a few trees. In both cases, you can speed up your search by chasing away other bugs that appear, like butterflies or wharf roaches.

If all else fails, or if you don't want to touch the trees on your island, you can head to a Mysterious Island and use your axe, shovel, and fruit or food to dig up every plant but palm trees and hunt for them there.

How to Prevent Beetles From Flying Away

Step	Direction
1.	Always keep your net equipped
2.	Slowly approach beetles that flee easily Tip: Stop moving if the beetle stops moving!

1. Always keep your net equipped

You never know when the bug you are searching for might just pop out in front of you on its own, so always keep your net equipped and at the ready!

2. Slowly approach bugs that run away easily

Many rare beetles are quick to flee, so you need to approach them slowly and quietly. You can hold A to hold up your net and move slowly automatically. You can move even slower only tilting the left joy stick lightly.

If the beetle has noticed you approaching, it will sometimes stop moving to “look out”. You need to stop until it starts moving again, then continue to slowly approach it until you're finally in range to catch it!

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