Ultimate Guide to Insect Catching in Heartopia

Heartopia invites players to indulge in a variety of relaxing hobbies that allow for leisurely exploration. Among these activities, Insect Catching stands out as an enjoyable pastime that, once unlocked, becomes an enticing way to unwind and appreciate nature. Initially, you will find yourself occupied with fishing and gardening, but don’t overlook the thrill of hunting for insects hidden within the lush environment.

This hobby calls for a slower pace, urging you to observe your surroundings carefully to discover the myriad of fluttering and crawling insects scattered across Heartopia. Keep an eye out; every leaf, rock, and flower could conceal a fascinating new creature.

Unlocking the Insect Catching Hobby in Heartopia

Before diving into your insect-catching expedition, you must first unlock this enjoyable hobby. The Insect Catching activity becomes accessible once you reach Developer Level 6. At this milestone, you’ll receive a Hobby Expansion Ticket that allows you to permanently unlock one of three available hobbies.

To successfully unlock Insect Catching, follow these steps:

Head to Naniwa’s garden, located near the river.
Engage in conversation with Naniwa, who will guide you through the basics of insect catching and the joys it brings to your Heartopia experience.
Visit each of the three Hobby Mentors and return to Naniwa with your Hobby Expansion Ticket.
Hand the ticket over to officially unlock Insect Catching.
Naniwa will reward you with a bubble net, your primary tool for capturing insects.

Catching Insects in Heartopia

Catching insects is an easy yet patience-testing endeavor. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you successfully capture these creatures:

Equip the bubble net from your toolbox.
Approach each insect slowly to prevent startling it.
Tap the action button for a quick bubble or hold it to charge up for a more precise capture.
Release the bubble when you’re within range to successfully capture the insect.

After capturing insects, you can display them in your home Vivariums or sell them to Albert Jr.for gold. Be mindful that some insects are easily frightened, so your movements should be deliberate and quiet to improve your chances of a successful catch.

Insects in Heartopia: Locations and Availability

The sections below outline various insects you can encounter in Heartopia, detailing their required levels, habitats, weather preferences, and active times. This guide will evolve over time as we discover more insects.

Butterflies

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
Apollo	Bait the Insects Event	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Cabbage White	Fishing Village	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Old World Swallowtail	Forest	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Orange-Tip	Central Area	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Postman Butterfly	Bait the Insects Event	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Sulkowsky’s Morpho	Inflatable Insect Attractor	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Common Blue Butterfly	Central Area	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Mini Moon Moth	Suburbs	6 AM – 12 AM	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Purple Emperor	Flower Field, Whale Mountain	12 PM – 12 AM	Sunny, Rainbow	Level 3
Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing	Home Lots	6 PM – 12 PM	Sunny, Rainbow	Level 3
Beautiful Leopard	———	———	———	———
Mourning Cloak	———	———	———	———
Peacock Butterfly	———	———	———	———
White Witch	———	———	———	———
Green Birdwing	———	———	———	———
Blue Morpho	———	———	———	———
Chestnut Tiger	———	———	———	———

Bees

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
Bumblebee	Flower Field	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Waroona Cuckoo Bee	Forest Deer Tower	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Splay-Footed Carpenter	———	———	———	———
Cerulean Carpenter	———	———	———	———

Dragonflies

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
Large Red Damselfly	Waterside	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Four-Spotted Skimmer	Suburban Lakeshore	All Day	Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Common Whitetail	———	———	———	———

Beetles

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
Asparagus Beetle	Flower Field	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Common Brimstone	Suburbs	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
European Firebug	Home Lot Rocks	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Amethyst Flower Beetle	Home Lot Rocks	All Day	Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Green Tiger Beetle	Onsen Mountain	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Seven-Spotted Ladybug	Suburbs	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow	Level 2
Wasp Beetle	Forest	All Day	Rainy, Rainbow	Level 3
Fire-Colored Beetle	Onsen Mountain	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Four-Spotted Ladybug	———	———	———	———
Alpine Longhorn Beetle	———	———	———	———
Asian Lady Beetle	———	———	———	———
Elegant Flower Beetle	———	———	———	———
Golden Jewel Scarab	———	———	———	———
Stag Beetle	———	———	———	———
Minotaur Beetle	———	———	———	———
Horned Beetle	———	———	———	———

Grasshoppers and Mantises

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
Gold Grasshopper	Onsen Mountain	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 1
Siberian Grasshopper	Fishing Village	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 2
Katydid	Flower Field	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Pink Katydid	Bait the Insects Event	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Large Banded Grasshopper	———	———	———	———
Mediterranean Mantis	———	———	———	———
Giant Asian Mantis	———	———	———	———
Conehead Mantis	———	———	———	———

Bugs

Name	Location	Time of Day	Weather Conditions	Level Required
On	Fishing Village Square	All Day	Sunny, Rainbow, Rainy	Level 3
Blue Shieldbug	———	———	———	———

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