Bug Catching, like Fishing is another one of the main mechanics in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. There are so many species to collect, with each season, time and date effecting the types of bugs which spawn. Below, we’re going to show you how to catch Bugs if you’re still at the start of the game.
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How to Catch Bugs
First, you need to craft a Flimsy Net at Tom Nook’s DIY Workbench in the Plaza. It’s cheap to craft, only requiring 5 Tree Branches. You may need to give him at least 1 creature to unlock this DIY Recipe.
Now that you have the Flimsy Net, start looking around your island for any Bugs you find. These come in many variations such as Spiders, Butterfly’s, Dragonfly’s, Beatles and much more. They’re fast moving, so follow them. If they cross the river, they might be inaccessible.
Now, go into your Inventory by pressing X on the Nintendo Switch and equip your Flimsy Net. You’ll need to get close to the bug and make sure you’re facing it, leaving around a 1 block gap between you and the bug. Press the A to throw your net.
Hopefully, you would have caught the Bug, if you didn’t, just try again. Once caught, you’ll be able to sell it, display it or take it to the Museum. Repeat this process for any other bugs you find in Animal Crossing: New Horizons!
