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Zelda: Skyward Sword
Sand Cicada Farming Guide and How to Use
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This is a guide to farming Sand Cicada, a Bug in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Learn where to get Sand Cicada, map location, its sell price, as well as what you can do with it.
List of Contents
Sand Cicada Basic Information
| Sand Cicada | |
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| Material Type | Bug |
| A desert insect that is quick to fly away. Deemed the most difficult insect to catch. | |
How to Farm Sand Cicadas
Sand Cicada Locations and Sources
Sand Cicadas can be found in certain locations in the Sky and the Surface. See the table below to learn where to find Sand Cicadas.
| Material | Locations and Sources |
|---|---|
| Sand Cicada | ・Lanayru Desert ・Bug Rock |
Obtainable in Lanayru Desert
Players can catch the Sand Cicada in Lanayru Desert. Players will need the Bug Net, so make sure to pick that up at Beedle's Shop first.
Sand Cicada Maps
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These maps contain the potential spawn points for Sand Cicada, indicated by a green dot. Note that their appearance on these spawn points are sometimes random.
Obtainable in Bug Heaven
As players progress in the story, Strich will eventually appear on the island in the clouds, Bug Rock. Here, players will unlock the mini game: Bug Heaven. The Faron Grasshopper is One out of Four possible rewards for completing the Bug Wrangler level of Bug Heaven within Two minutes.
Completing this mini game within Two minutes rewards players with a Five stack of bugs as a reward so it is highly recommended for players who are collecting bugs to try it out.
Possible Rewards for Bug Wrangler Level
| Eldin Roller | Faron Grass Hopper |
| Starry Firefly | Sand Cicada |
Have Bug Medal in your Inventory
The Bug Medal enables you to see bugs that spawned in your current area on your map. You can obtain the Bug Medal from Beedle's Shop.
How to Get the Bug Medal: Location and How to Use
What to Do With Sand Cicadas
Sell for Rupees
Sand Cicadas can be sold to Strich at night for 50 Rupees.
| Material | Sell Price |
|---|---|
| Sand Cicada | 50 |
Use It to Upgrade Potions
Sand Cicadas can be used to upgrade the following potions.
| Item | Required Materials |
|---|---|
 Revitalizing Potion ++
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・Revitalizing Potion +
・Woodland Rhino Beetle x2 ・Sand Cicada x1 ・Lanayru Ant x3 ・Gerudo Dragonfly x1 |
 Heart Potion ++
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・Heart Potion +
・Sand Cicada x1 ・Eldin Roller x1 ・Deku Hornet x1 ・Blessed Butterfly x3 |
Potion Recipes List and How to Use
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Sand Cicada Farming Guide and How to Use
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