Before you begin hunting for the rare insects listed below, make sure you understand the hobby's fundamentals, including Stealth Mode and the various Insect Catching Skills. The full guide is available at Heartopia Insect Catching Hobby Guide.
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Note: This guide is manually cross-checked and regularly updated to match the latest Heartopia patch. Unlike misinformation often found on social media and other Heartopia database websites currently on the internet, our database ensures you have the most reliable and up-to-date data available. Last Update: April 28, 2026.
1. The Complete Insect Database
1.1 Insect Level 1: 11 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old World Swallowtail | All Day | All Weather | Forest | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Orange-Tip | All Day | All Weather | Central Area | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Common Brimstone | All Day | All Weather | Suburbs | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Cabbage White | All Day | All Weather | Fishing Village | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Apollo | All Day | All Weather | Bait the Insects Event | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Postman Butterfly | All Day | All Weather | Bait the Insects Event | 30 | 45 | 60 | 120 | 240 | |
| Sulkowsky's Morpho | All Day | All Weather | Inflatable Insect Attractor Specialty | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | |
| Asparagus Beetle | All Day | All Weather | Flower Field | 55 | 82 | 110 | 220 | 440 | |
| Gold Grasshopper | All Day | All Weather | Onsen Mountain | 45 | 67 | 90 | 180 | 360 | |
| European Firebug | All Day | All Weather | Home (Rocks) | 35 | 52 | 70 | 140 | 280 | |
| Large Red Damselfly | All Day | All Weather | Waterside | 35 | 52 | 70 | 140 | 280 |
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Important Note: UI Inconsistency Found
- Observation
In the current game interface, the description for Insect Level 1 states that only 10 Insects are unlocked.- The Fact
Based on our verified data and the screenshot provided below, there are actually 11 Insects unlocked at Level 1. This appears to be a minor descriptive error or a typo from the game developers.
1.2 Insect Level 2: 8 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Blue Butterfly | All Day | All Weather | Central Area | 105 | 157 | 210 | 420 | 840 | |
| Green Tiger Beetle | All Day | All Weather | Onsen Mountain | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 | |
| Wasp Beetle | All Day | All Weather | Forest | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 | |
| Amethyst Flower Beetle | All Day | Rainy Rainbow |
Home (Rocks) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | |
| Siberian Grasshopper | All Day | All Weather | Fishing Village | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | |
| Seven-Spotted Ladybug | All Day | Rainy Rainbow |
Suburbs | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 | |
| Four-Spotted Skimmer | All Day | Rainy Rainbow |
Suburban Lakeshore | 75 | 112 | 150 | 300 | 600 | |
| Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Flower Field | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 |
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1.3 Insect Level 3: 8 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Emperor | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
Flower Field (Whale Mountain) | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | ||
| Rajah Brooke's Birdwing | 00 - 12 18 - 24 |
All Weather | Home | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | |
| Mini Moon Moth | 06 - 24 | Suburbs | 105 | 157 | 210 | 420 | 840 | ||
| Fire-Colored Beetle | All Day | All Weather | Onsen Mountain (Onsen) | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 | |
| Pink Katydid | All Day | All Weather | Bait the Insects Event | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | |
| Katydid | All Day | All Weather | Flower Field (Amethyst Beach) | 180 | 270 | 360 | 720 | 1440 | |
| Waroona Cuckoo Bee | 06 - 24 | All Weather | Forest (Deer Tower) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | |
| Ant | All Day | All Weather | Fishing Village (Fishing Village Square) | 220 | 330 | 440 | 880 | 1760 |
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1.4 Insect Level 4: 6 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Leopard | 00 - 12 18 - 24 |
Fishing Village (Wharf) | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | ||
| Large Banded Grasshopper | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
Suburbs | 140 | 210 | 280 | 560 | 1120 | ||
| Four-Spotted Ladybug | All Day | Onsen Mountain (Crater Lake) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | ||
| Cicada | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
All Weather | Forest (Spirit-Oak Pine Forest) | 220 | 330 | 440 | 880 | 1760 | |
| Common Whitetail | All Day | River Bank | 75 | 112 | 150 | 300 | 600 | ||
| Mediterranean Mantis | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
Onsen Mountain (Stone Cliff) | 195 | 292 | 390 | 780 | 1560 |
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1.5 Insect Level 5: 7 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Butterfly | All Day | All Weather | Flower Field (Windmill Flower Field) | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | |
| Mourning Cloak | 00 - 18 | Onsen Mountain (Onsen) | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | ||
| White Witch | All Day | Bait the Insects Event | 90 | 135 | 180 | 360 | 720 | ||
| Alpine Longhorn Beetle | All Day | Forest (Forest Island) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | ||
| Asian Lady Beetle | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
Forest (Deer Tower) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | ||
| Giant Asian Mantis | All Day | Onsen Mountain (Ruins) | 390 | 585 | 1560 | 1560 | 3120 | ||
| Splay-Footed Carpenter | All Day | Flower Field (Whale Mountain) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 |
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1.6 Insect Level 6: 5 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Birdwing | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
All Weather | Suburbs | 150 | 225 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | |
| Stag Beetle | 06 - 24 | Forest (Jump Puzzle) | 275 | 412 | 550 | 1100 | 2200 | ||
| Silver Jewel Scarab | 00 - 18 | Onsen Mountain (Stone Cliff) | 165 | 247 | 330 | 660 | 1320 | ||
| Blue Shieldbug | 06 - 18 | All Weather | Fishing Village (Lighthouse) | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 | |
| Beautiful Demoiselle | All Day | Forest Lake Shore | 110 | 165 | 220 | 440 | 880 |
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1.7 Insect Level 7: 6 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Morpho | 06 - 24 | Forest (Spirit Oak Pine Forest) | 150 | 225 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | ||
| Chestnut Tiger | All Day | Bait the Insects Event | 150 | 225 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | ||
| Minotaur Beetle | 00 - 18 | All Weather | Onsen Mountain (Ruins) | 275 | 412 | 550 | 1100 | 2200 | |
| Elegant Flower Beetle | 06 - 18 | Flower Field (Whale Mountain) | 275 | 412 | 550 | 1100 | 2200 | ||
| Golden Jewel Scarab | 12 - 24 | Forest (Jump Puzzle) | 275 | 412 | 550 | 1100 | 2200 | ||
| Crimson Marsh Glider | 00 - 06 12 - 24 |
Onsen Mountain Lakeshore | 185 | 277 | 370 | 740 | 1480 |
1.8 Insect Level 8: 4 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Moon Moth | 12 - 24 | Forest (Spirit Oak Pine Forest) | 150 | 225 | 300 | 600 | 1200 | ||
| Comet Moth | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Suburbs | 240 | 360 | 480 | 960 | 1920 | ||
| Horned Beetle | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Fishing Village (East Pier of Fishing Village) | 275 | 412 | 550 | 1100 | 2200 | ||
| Picasso Bug | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Flower Field (Amethyst Beach) | 185 | 277 | 370 | 740 | 1480 |
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1.9 Insect Level 9: 5 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother of Pearl | 00 - 12 | Flower Field (Windmill Flower Field) | 240 | 360 | 480 | 960 | 1920 | ||
| Golden Stag Beetle | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Forest (Spirit Oak Pine Forest) | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1760 | 3520 | ||
| Rainbow Stag Beetle | All Day | All Weather | Bait the Insects Event (Ruins) | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1760 | 3520 | |
| Conehead Mantis | 12 - 24 | Onsen Mountain (Ruins) | 515 | 772 | 1030 | 2060 | 4120 | ||
| Cerulean Carpenter | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Fishing Village (Fishing Village Square) | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1760 | 3520 |
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1.10 Insect Level 10: 4 Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 | ⭐2 | ⭐3 | ⭐4 | ⭐5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morpho Helena | 06 - 18 | Flower Field (Amethyst Beach) | 240 | 360 | 480 | 960 | 1920 | ||
| Sunset Morpho | 06 - 18 | Forest (Deer Tower) | 240 | 360 | 480 | 960 | 1920 | ||
| Hercules Beetle | 12 - 24 | Onsen Mountain (Crater Lake) |
440 | 660 | 880 | 1760 | 3520 | ||
| Bagworm Moth | 00 - 06 18 - 24 |
Forest (Deer Tower) | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1760 | 3520 |
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2. Limited Event Insects
Some species are seasonal. Make sure to participate in these events, as these insects are only available for a limited time!
2.1 Winter Event: 5 Limited Insects Unlocked
| Picture | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 ( |
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| Frostspore Mother-of-Pearl | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Jump Puzzle) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Frostspore Purple Spotted Swallowtail | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Spirit-Oak Pine Forest) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Frostspore Queen Alexandra's Birdwing | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Deer Tower) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Frostspore Sulkowsky's Morpho | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Deer Tower) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Frostspore Postman Butterfly | All Day | All Weather | Forest Island (Phase 3) | 60 / 90 | 90 / 135 | 120 / 180 | 240 / 360 | 480 / 720 |
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2.2 Dreamlight Cinematics: 5 Limited Insects Unlocked
| Preview | Name | Time | Weather | Location | ⭐1 ( |
⭐2 ( |
⭐3 ( |
⭐4 ( |
⭐5 ( |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pink Script Supervisor Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Jump Puzzle) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Red Script Supervisor Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Spirit-Oak Pine Forest) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Green Script Supervisor Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Deer Tower) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Purple Script Supervisor Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Forest (Deer Tower) | 40 / 60 | 60 / 90 | 80 / 120 | 160 / 240 | 320 / 480 | |
| Golden Script Supervisor Bumblebee | All Day | All Weather | Forest Island (Phase 3) | 60 / 90 | 90 / 135 | 120 / 180 | 240 / 360 | 480 / 720 |
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3. Ingenious Tools
To maximize catching efficiency, Ingenious Items are essential. They function by boosting spawn rates and highlighting insect locations with distance markers. This streamlined approach allows for faster leveling and more effective tracking of specific species.
| Req Lv | Icon | Item Name | Cost | Weekly Limit | Effect | Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 4 | Inflatable Insect Attractor | 1 |
100 / 10 | Greatly increases the number of insects in the current area for 60s. Effect varies by area. The more insects around, the better it works! |
NPC Naniwa | |
| Lv 6 | Sense Booster | 2 |
100 / 10 | Highlights nearby insects for 120s and guarantees capture of locked targets. | NPC Naniwa |
Pro-Tip: These items have a weekly purchase limit. We strongly recommend buying them every week, even if you feel you don't need them yet. Trust us when you start the heavy leveling grind, you will be glad you have a stockpile ready!
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