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Banded Dragonfly Times and How to Catch
The Banded Dragonfly is one of the Dragonflies from Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH). Learn all about the Banded Dragonfly and how to catch them below!
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Banded Dragonfly Sell Price
| Banded Dragonfly | ||
|---|---|---|
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Sell Price | 4,500 Bells |
| Type | Dragonfly | |
| Rarity | ★★☆☆☆ | |
The Banded Dragonfly is a common bug and sells for 4,500 Bells.
Banded Dragonfly Location and Times
Banded Dragonfly Times
| Location | Flying | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | May to October North Hemisphere 8 AM to 5 PM |
November to April South Hemisphere 8 AM to 5 PM |
You can find the Banded Dragonfly flying from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Find it from May to October on the Northern Hemisphere, or from November to April on the Southern Hemisphere.
Banded Dragonfly Months
Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
How to Catch the Banded Dragonfly
| Steps | Directions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Equip your Net  |
| 2 | Approach the Banded Dragonfly |
| 3 | Swing your net! |
1. Equip Your Net
To catch a bug, you'll need to equip your net! Press the X Button to go into your pockets and select your net.
You can also select it from your Tool Ring!
2. Approach Bug
You'll find the Banded Dragonfly flying in the air. Some bugs fly faster the others, so you may have to chase them down.
3. Swing Your Net
Once you're close enough, press the A Button to swing your net. You'll then be a proud owner of the Banded Dragonfly!
Banded Dragonfly Additional Info
Dialogue When Caught
“I did it! Did you see that? I caught a banded dragonfly!” |
Dialogue When Donated to Blathers
| “The banded dragonfly is known for its black-and-yellow-striped body, as welll as for its piercing green eyes. And it is those very eyes that help make dragonflies master hunters, you see. Alas, when one looks at me, I can't help but feel it is sizing me up for a meal! Hoot! The horrors! Look away, fiend!” |
Related Guides
| Related Bugs |  Damselfly |
 Banded Dragonfly |
 Darner Dragonfly |
 Red Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to Catch Bugs | List of Rare Bugs |
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Banded Dragonfly Times and How to Catch
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I wonder why it seems to be such a big deal to us when we catch one. If it's a common bug and it's only worth 4.500 yet the character seems to be super excited (inference from how the "I DID IT!" is huge and in all caps)