Bug Catching is a fairly underutilized aspect in a lot of farming simulators, but it’s pretty central in Fields of Mistria. There are a huge number of Bugs to be caught, and if you want to fill out the Insect Wing of the Museum, you’ll need to pick up a bug net. 

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On that subject, Bug Nets are the only tool that cannot be improved upon. Just in case you’re thinking about spending your precious Iron or Silver ingots to upgrade a Bug Net – don’t bother. The only change this will result in is an aesthetic one, and the Bug Net itself is no better or different from the Worn Bug Net you get from Luc at the beginning of a play-through. 

How to catch every overworld Bug in Fields of Mistria

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All season Bugs

There are a total of seven Bugs that can spawn during any season, so they’re arguably the easiest to find. Only one of these Bugs has any weather or time requirements:

  • Fuzzy Moth
    • Weather: Sun/Wind
    • Time: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

The rest of these Bugs can be found on the Beach at any time of the day and have no weather requirements:

  • Beach Hopper
  • Hermit Crab
  • Relic Crab
  • Sand Bug
  • Surf Beetle
  • Waterbug

Spring/Summer/Fall Bugs

There are 10 Bugs which can spawn at any time outside of Winter, and half of them have specific weather and time requirements. 

BugLocationWeatherTimeLightning DragonflyNarrows, Eastern RoadRain6 a.m. – 8 p.m.AntAll around MistriaAnyAnyBumblebeeAll around MistriaSun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.GrasshopperAll around MistriaSun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Hummingbird Hawk MothAll around MistriaAnyAnyPond SkaterPondsAnyAnyPraying MantisAll around MistriaSun/WindAnyQuestion Mark ButterflyAll around MistriaSun/WindAnyRedhead WormAll around MistriaAnyAnyRhinoceros BeetleAll around MistriaAny8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Spring Bugs

There are eight Bugs that only spawn during Spring, and you’ll need to catch them all to hand in to the Museum. 

BugLocationWeatherTimeButterflyAll around MistriaSun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.CaterpillarAll around MistriaAnyAnyLadybugAll around MistriaAnyAnyLuna MothThe NarrowsSun/Wind8 p.m. – 2 a.m.Orchid MantisAll around MistriaAny6 a.m. – 8 p.m.PetalhopperAll around MistriaAny6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Roly PolyAll around MistriaAnyAnySnailAll around MistriaAnyAny

Summer Bugs

There are seven Bugs that spawn specifically in the Summer, and only one of them (Cricket) isn’t needed as part of one of the Museum Collections. These can be found all over Mistria. 

BugWeatherTimeCicadaAnyAnyCricketAny8 p.m. – 2 a.m.DragonflySun/Rain6 a.m. – 8 p.m.FireflySun8 p.m. – 2 a.m.Jewel BeetleAnyAnyMagma BeetleAnyAnyStrawhopperAnyAny

Fall Bugs

Once you hit Fall, there are eight Bugs specific to the season. Like Summer Bugs, those that spawn in Fall are equally likely to spawn in any area of overworld Mistria, and all but one Bug (Chillipede) are needed for the Museum. 

BugWeatherTimeChiilipedeAnyAnyCicada NymphAny8 p.m. – 2 a.m.InchwormAnyAnyLeafhopperAnyAnyMistmothSun/Wind8 p.m. – 2 a.m.Monarch ButterflySun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Tiger Swallowtail ButterflySun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.Walking LeafAny6 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Winter Bugs

Winter also has eight Bugs which are specific spawns for the season. Once again, these can be found anywhere in Mistria, and all but two of them (Polar Fly and Snug Bug) are required for one Collection or another in the Insect Wing of the Museum. 

BugWeatherTimeBrightbulb MothSun/Wind8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Crystal CaterpillarBlizzard/SnowAnyFrost Flutter ButterflySun6 a.m. – 8 pm. IcehopperAnyAnyPolar FlySunAnySnug BugAnyAnyWalking StickSun AnyWinterpillarSunAny

How to catch Bugs in the Mines in Fields of Mistria

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Unlike those that can be found in the overworld of Mistria, those found within the Mines do not have specific weather or seasonal spawn requirements. Whichever Bug you’re seeking, you’ll possibly be able to find it at any time, although you may need to do something specific if you want to find it.

Area of the MinesBugsHow to spawnUpper Mines 
(Floors 1 – 20)Copper Nugget Beetle 
Lantern Moth 
Mine Cricket 
Worm 
Tunnel Millipede Breaking Copper nodes
Found near fire lanterns
Free wandering
Breaking basic rocks
Breaking basic rocksTide Caverns
(Floors 21 – 40)Coral Mantis
Hermit Snail
Puddle Spider
Sea Scarab
WaterflyAll of these bugs are generally free wandering, but you can
increase their spawn rate by breaking rocks and boxesDeep Earth
(Floors 41 – 60)Crystal Wing Moth
Crystalline Cricket
Deep Earthworm
Gem Shard Caterpillar
Rock RoachFree wandering
Free wandering
Breaking basic rocks
Breaking basic rocks
Breaking basic rocks

Legendary Bugs in Fields of Mistria

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There are five Legendary Bugs to be found across each season in Fields of Mistria. These are incredibly rare and hard to find, so check out our guide on the subject to get up to speed with their spawning conditions. 

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