Heartopia Bug Catching: Stealth, Net Upgrades & All Insects

Bug catching is a collection hobby — catch butterflies, beetles, dragonflies to fill your journal.

📌 Mechanics from community research. Insect count varies (~48-76). Verify in-game.

1. Unlock

• DG Level 6, use Hobby Expansion Ticket on Bug Catching.
• Find mentor Naniwa (forest/garden), get Basic Bug Net.
• Naniwa sells net upgrades, inflatables, repair kits.

2. Mechanics (Stealth + Timing)

1. Equip net.
2. Spot bugs on trees/flowers/grass/water.
3. Walk slowly, don’t run — bugs detect & flee.
4. Stop when net-range indicator appears.
5. Swing. Success = net level + distance + rarity.

Bug fled? Leave area, return after spawn cooldown.

3. Net Levels

Level	Unlock	Effect
Basic	Lv1	Standard range, common bugs
Intermediate	Lv3+	Larger range, better rare rate
Master	Lv5+	Max range, ultra-rare

4. Areas & Bugs

• Central/Suburbs: Orange Tip, Brimstone, Blue Butterfly, Grasshopper, Green Birdwing (evening)
• Flower Field: Asparagus Beetle, Bumblebee, Katydid, Purple Emperor, Peacock
• Forest: Swallowtail, Wasp Beetle, Cicada, Ladybug, Stag Beetle, Demoiselle (night/rain)
• Fishing Village: Cabbage White, Grasshopper, Ant, Leopard, Shield Bug
• Onsen Mountain: alpine species

❄️ Winter: seasonal “Frostspore” butterflies.

5. Time & Weather

• Night bugs: beetles, longicorns.
• Rain/Rainbow: Demoiselle, Ladybug more common.

6. Tips

1. Don’t run — sneak.
2. Upgrade net.
3. Plan route by area + time + weather.
4. Bug fled → leave & return.
5. Don’t miss winter seasonal.

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Unofficial, continuously verified. Feedback welcome.