Insect Catching Hobby Guide

Hana    November 06, 2026    Guides    Comment   

While Fishing and Gardening are the first mandatory hobbies unlocked during the Main Quest, you will eventually reach a structured path where you can choose your third hobby. The options available are Cooking, Birdwatching, or Insect Catching.

Note: This guide is regularly updated to match the latest Heartopia version. Last update: March 24, 2026.

If you decide to pursue the path of an entomologist, you must have a Hobby Expansion Ticket ready to unlock the skill. Once activated, you will meet your mentor, a young boy named Naniwa, who will provide you with your first Bubble Net.

Bubble Net Techniques

The Bubble Net in Heartopia functions differently than traditional nets. Mastering its controls is essential for catching faster or more sensitive species:

• Quick Catch
  Tap the control to release a bubble in the direction you are facing.
• Stealth Mode
  Hold the button (or click and hold with the mouse) to move slowly toward your target. This prevents you from startling the insect.
• Charged Shot
  Holding the button also charges the bubble. This allows you to carefully aim and capture the target instead of firing randomly.

Insect Catching Skills

As you progress and level up your Insect Catching hobby, you will unlock passive skills that improve your efficiency:

1. Netting Skill Extends the reach of the Bubble Net, allowing you to catch insects from a farther distance.
2. Insect Quality
   Increases the chance of catching higher star-rated insects.
3. Insect Net Maintenance
   Improves the overall durability of your net.
4. Double Catch
   Raises the likelihood of catching two insects at once in a single bubble. (perbaiki)

Ingenious Tools from Naniwa

Beyond passive skills, specialized tools can be purchased from Naniwa once you reach the required hobby levels:

• Inflatable Insect Attractor (Unlocked at Level 4): Greatly increases the number of insects in the current area for 60 seconds. The effect varies by area; the more insects initially present, the better it works.
• Sense Booster (Unlocked at Level 6): Highlights nearby insects for 120 seconds and guarantees the capture of locked targets.