Only spawns during in-game Morning (03:00–06:00 AM) — ~3 min 45 sec window every 30 real minutes
🎲 How Many Tries Do I Need?
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💡 Pro Tips
- 采摘 Sundrop Lily 时有机会触发 Fairy Mantis（仙女螳螂），顺手沿海岸采花就能抓虫，不需要专门跑路
- 砍树时注意树干 — Spitfire Cicada（喷火蝉）会伪装在松树树皮上，靠近检查才能发现
- Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly（彩虹尖翅蝶）只在游戏内清晨出现约 3 分钟，提前到场蹲守，绝对不能奔跑
- Dispel Bomb 对 Common / Uncommon 虫子达到 100% 成功率；稀有虫优先使用 Sticky 或 Dispel Bomb
Bug Catching Basics
Bugs can be startled (受惊). Walking or running near them fills their alert meter. Choosing the right smoke bomb and approaching correctly dramatically improves your catch rate.
Standard Bomb
普通烟雾弹
Sticky Bomb
粘性炸弹
Dispel Bomb
驱逐炸弹
High Value Rare Bugs
Jeweled Dragonfly 宝石蜻蜓
EpicRainbow-Tipped Butterfly 彩虹尖翅蝶
EpicFairy Mantis 仙女祈祷螳螂
EpicGolden Glory Bee 金色荣耀蜜蜂
EpicSpitfire Cicada 喷火蝉
RareComplete Bug Database
| # | Bug Name | Location | Season | Time | Rarity | Sell 💰 / Gift? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilima Firefly | Kilima Valley | Any Season | Night | ★ Common | 🪙 15g |
| 2 | Spotted Ladybird | Kilima Valley | Any Season | Day | ★ Common | 🪙 20g |
| 3 | Garden Moth | Kilima Valley | Any Season | Night | ★ Common | 🪙 25g |
| 4 | Amber Beetle | Kilima Valley | Spring / Summer | Day | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 50g |
| 5 | Painted Butterfly | Kilima Valley | Spring | Morning | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 65g |
| 6 | Mirror Cricket | Kilima Valley | Any Season | Night | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 70g |
| 7 | Shimmer Dragonfly | Kilima Valley | Summer | Day | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 120g |
| 8 | Dusk Cicada | Kilima Valley | Fall | Night | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 150g |
| 9 | Radiant Monarch | Kilima Valley | Spring | Morning | ★★★★ Epic | 🪙 320g |
| 10 | Sand Crawler | Bahari Bay | Any Season | Day | ★ Common | 🪙 30g |
| 11 | Shore Beetle | Bahari Bay | Any Season | Any Time | ★ Common | 🪙 35g |
| 12 | Tide Moth | Bahari Bay | Any Season | Night | ★ Common | 🪙 40g |
| 13 | Coral Skipper | Bahari Bay | Summer | Day | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 75g |
| 14 | Mottled Sandfly | Bahari Bay | Any Season | Night | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 80g |
| 15 | Saltwing Butterfly | Bahari Bay | Spring / Summer | Morning | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 90g |
| 16 |
Stormchaser Requires active rain |
Bahari Bay | Any Season | Rain | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 160g |
| 17 | Deep Glowworm | Bahari Bay | Any Season | Night | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 200g |
| 18 | Shadow Mantis | Bahari Bay | Fall / Winter | Night | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 240g |
| 19 | Azure Swallowtail | Bahari Bay | Summer | Morning | ★★★★ Epic | 🪙 350g |
| 20 |
Crimson Scarab Level 8+ bug catching required |
Bahari Bay | Winter | Night | ★★★★★ Legendary | 🪙 500g |
| 21 | Highland Moth | Royal Highlands | Any Season | Any Time | ★ Common | 🪙 30g |
| 22 | Peak Beetle | Royal Highlands | Any Season | Day | ★ Common | 🪙 45g |
| 23 | Frost Cricket | Royal Highlands | Winter | Any Time | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 85g |
| 24 | Alpine Damselfly | Royal Highlands | Spring / Summer | Day | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 100g |
| 25 | Thornback Beetle | Royal Highlands | Fall | Night | ★★ Uncommon | 🪙 110g |
| 26 | Snowdrift Moth | Royal Highlands | Winter | Night | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 185g |
| 27 | Crystal Weevil | Royal Highlands | Summer | Morning | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 220g |
| 28 | Royal Lacewing | Royal Highlands | Fall | Night | ★★★ Rare | 🪙 260g |
| 29 | Ember Wing | Royal Highlands | Summer | Day | ★★★★ Epic | 🪙 380g |
| 30 |
Highland Phantom Level 8+ bug catching required |
Royal Highlands | Any Season | Night | ★★★★★ Legendary | 🪙 470g |
Bug Catching Location Guide
🌿 Kilima Valley
The best starting area for bug catching. Fireflies appear in meadows at night, and butterflies fill the open fields in the morning. The Golden Glory Bee spawns from tree chopping in daylight — always stay alert while farming wood.
- 9 unique species
- 1 Epic bug (Radiant Monarch)
- Golden Glory Bee: 0.8% per tree chop
🌊 Bahari Bay
The highest gold-per-hour bug zone. Jeweled Dragonfly (525g) is the game's most valuable bug. Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly spawns for only ~3m 45s per 30-minute real cycle. The Stormchaser only appears during rain.
- 11 unique species
- 1 Legendary (Crimson Scarab, Winter Night)
- Jeweled Dragonfly: Anytime near water
🏔️ Royal Highlands
10 exclusive species found nowhere else. The Highland Phantom is one of only two Legendary bugs and can appear any night once you reach Bug Catching Level 8. Strong seasonal variety — summer days for Ember Wing (380g), winter nights for Snowdrift Moth and Royal Lacewing.
- 10 unique species
- 1 Legendary (Highland Phantom)
- Strong seasonal variety
- Best for Rare bug routes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most valuable bug in Palia?
By 5-star sell price:
- Jeweled Dragonfly — 525g ★★★★★ (Bahari Springs, Anytime)
- Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly — 465g ★★★★★ (Bahari Bay, Morning only)
- Crimson Scarab — 500g base (Bahari Bay, Winter, Night, Lv8+)
- Highland Phantom — 470g base (Royal Highlands, Any Season, Night, Lv8+)
The Jeweled Dragonfly spawns anytime with no level requirement, making it the most accessible top-tier bug.
How do I catch the Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly?
This butterfly only spawns during in-game Morning (03:00–06:00 AM game time) — a window of roughly 3 minutes 45 seconds in every real-world 30-minute Palia cycle. Steps:
- Check the Time Alert at the top of this page for the countdown
- Position yourself at Pulsewater Plains or Hideaway Bluffs before the window opens
- Crouch and stay completely still when approaching
- Use Sticky Bomb or Dispel Bomb only — Standard Bombs miss entirely
What smoke bomb should I use for rare bugs?
Match the bomb to the bug's behavior:
- Standard Bomb — Common bugs only. Never use on Epic or higher.
- Sticky Bomb — Slows fast-fliers like the Spitfire Cicada and Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly. Craft from Standard Bomb + Sweet Leaf.
- Dispel Bomb — 100% on Common/Uncommon; best general-purpose bomb for Rare+. Craft from Standard Bomb + Brightshroom.
For Jeweled Dragonfly and Golden Glory Bee (fast upward escape), throw two Dispel Bombs in quick succession.
How does the spawn rate calculator work?
The calculator uses the formula P = 1 − (1 − r)^n, where r is the per-action spawn rate and n is your number of attempts. For example, Fairy Mantis has r = 1.2%:
- 50 lily picks → ~45% chance
- 100 lily picks → ~70% chance
- 200 lily picks → ~91% chance
Spawn rates for Spitfire Cicada, Jeweled Dragonfly, and Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly are community estimates — datamined rates for these are not yet confirmed.
Does weather affect bug catching in Palia?
Yes. The Stormchaser in Bahari Bay only appears during active rain. When it rains in Bahari Bay, head to the open beach area immediately — rain events are short, so act fast. Most other bugs use only location, season, and time of day as spawn conditions.
How does rarity affect bug catching in Palia?
- ★ Common — Appears frequently; forgiving net timing
- ★★ Uncommon — Slightly faster movement; basic conditions
- ★★★ Rare — Specific conditions; flees quickly if you move fast
- ★★★★ Epic — All conditions must align; very skittish, crouch required
- ★★★★★ Legendary — Level 8+ required; extremely rare; fastest movement
Approach all Rare and above bugs by crouching — running within their detection radius causes instant flight.