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List of Beetles Appearance Times and Locations
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!
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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
| Tip 1 | Make sure you have palm trees |
|---|---|
| Tip 2 | Hunt for beetles after 5 PM |
| Tip 3 | Chase away other bugs |
| Tip 4 | Head to a mystery island and remove all other flowers and trees |
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!
Bugs Related Links
| Bug Pages | ||
|---|---|---|
| How to Catch Bugs | List of Rare Bugs | ||
| Bug Prices List | ||
 Beetles |
 Stags |
 Butterflies |
 Dragonflies |
 Moths |
 Grasshoppers |
 Crickets |
 Mantises |
 Cicadas |
 Dangerous Bugs |
 Others |
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