Heartopia Insect Catching Guide and All Insect Locations

In the cozy, slow-paced world of Heartopia, decorating your home and chatting with neighbors are only parts of the experience. For many players, building complete insect collections is just as rewarding—and that’s where Insect Catching becomes one of the most popular Heartopia hobby activities.

This insect catching guide focuses on what new players really need: how the system works, how to unlock insect catching in Heartopia, where to find different species, and the most practical insect catching tricks you can use in real gameplay. By understanding insect locations and spawn patterns, you can fill your encyclopedia more efficiently and move steadily toward full completion.

 

 

For many players, Heartopia is perfect for short play sessions: checking in during a commute, resting, or while waiting around to harvest crops or clear quests. If you tend to play games on PC and don’t want Heartopia taking up phone storage, try OSLink! This remote access tool could let you stream and control the Heartopia PC version on your phone, making it easy to fish, farm, or finish daily quests on the go without missing progress.

 

Insect Catching Overview

Insect Catching is one of the core lifestyle activities in Heartopia. To unlock insect catching in Heartopia, you first need to raise your Development Level, obtain a Hobby Expansion Ticket, and hand the ticket to the corresponding mentor to unlock the Insect Catching hobby.

Instead of turn-based actions, you use a bug net to release capture bubbles and catch insects directly in the field. The gameplay relies on real-time movement, positioning, and timing.

Captured insects can be sold for coins, or placed into display cases at home to expand your personal collection gallery. Because insects spawn frequently across most areas, Insect Catching is also one of the easiest ways to complete daily tasks while exploring the map.

 

Insect Catching Tips

Below are the best insect catching tips and the key things you need to know about insect catching in Heartopia if you want to progress faster and avoid wasting time.

• Every insect has strict spawn conditions.

Insect locations are determined by three factors: area, time of day, and weather. If even one condition is missing, the insect simply will not appear. Learning these rules is far more effective than randomly searching the map.

 

• Your hobby level controls what you can see and catch.

Before level 4, you can only encounter 1–3★ insects.

At level 4, 4★ insects become available.

At level 6, 5★ insects are unlocked.

If your level is too low, high-rarity insects will not spawn at all, even if you stand in the correct spot. This is one of the most important things you need to know about insect catching in Heartopia.

 

• Use charged catch for flying insects.

Holding the capture button shows the bubble’s direction and increases its range. This works especially well for butterflies and dragonflies. Ground-crawling insects are usually easier to catch by moving close and tapping the net instead.

 

• Some insects disappear if chased for too long.

Fast-moving species can vanish after a short pursuit. When you spot them, use charged catch immediately to improve your success rate—one of the most reliable insect catching tricks.

 

• Always check your net durability before hunting.

During limited-time events, special insects may appear. Repairing your net in advance prevents you from missing rare spawns due to broken equipment.

 

Insect Charts

Level 1 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Old World Swallowtail	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Forest
Orange-Tip	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Central Area
Common Brimstone	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Beetle
Cabbage White	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Fishing Village
Asparagus Beetle	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Flower Field
Gold Grasshopper	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Onsen Mountain
European Firebug	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Home
Large Red Damselfly	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Waterside

 

Level 2 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Common Blue Butterfly	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Central Area
Green Tiger Beetle	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Onsen Mountain
Wasp Beetle	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Forest
Siberian Grasshopper	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Fishing Village
Bumblebee	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Flower Field
Amethyst Flower Beetle	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Home
Seven-Spotted Ladybug	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Suburbs
Four-Spotted Skimmer	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Suburban Lakeshore

 

Level 3 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Purple Emperor	Sunny, Rainbow	All day
	Flower Field (Whale Mountain)
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Home
Mini Moon Moth	Sunny, Rainbow	All day
	Suburbs
Fire-Colored Beetle	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Onsen Mountain
Waroona Cuckoo Bee	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	6:00-12:00
	Forest (Deer Tower)

 

Level 4 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Beautiful Leopard	Rainy, Rainbow	0:00-12:00
	Fishing Village (Wharf)
Large Banded Grasshopper	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 12:00-24:00
	Suburbs
Four-Spotted Ladybug	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Onsen Mountain (Crater Lake)
Common Whitetail	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	River Bank
Mediterranean Mantis	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 12:00-24:00
	Onsen Mountain (Stone Cliff)

 

Level 5 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Peacock Butterfly	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Flower Field (Windmill Flower Field)
Mourning Cloak	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-18:00
	Onsen Mountain (Onsen)
Alpine Longhorn Beetle	Rainbow	All day
	Forest
Asian Lady Beetle	Rainy, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 12:00-18:00
	Forest
Splay-Footed Carpenter	Sunny, Rainbow	All day
	Flower Field (Whale Mountain)

 

Level 6 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Green Birdwing	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 18:00-24:00
	Suburbs
Stag Beetle	Rainy, Rainbow	6:00-24:00
	Forest (Jump Puzzle)
Silver Jewel Scarab	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-18:00
	Onsen Stone Cliff (Side of trees)
Blue Shieldbug	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	6:00-18:00
	Fishing Village (Lighthouse)
Beautiful Demoiselle	Rainy, Rainbow	All day
	Waterside

 

Level 7 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Blue Morpho	Sunny, Rainbow	6:00-24:00
	Forest (Spirit Oak Pine Forest)
Minotaur Beetle	Sunny, Rainy, Rainbow	0:00-18:00
	Onsen Mountain (Ruins)
Elegant Flower Beetle	Rainy, Rainbow	6:00-18:00
	Flower Field (Whale Mountain)
Golden Jewel Scarab	Sunny, Rainbow	12:00-24:00
	Forest (Jump Puzzle)
Crimson Marsh Glider	Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 12:00-24:00
	Onsen Mountain

 

Level 8 Catching Insects

Insect	Availability
Spanish Moon Moth	Sunny, Rainbow	12:00-24:00
	Forest (Spirit Oak Pine Forest)
Comet Moth	Rainbow	6:00-24:00
	Suburbs
Horned Beetle	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 18:00-24:00
	Fishing Village (East Pier)
Picasso Bug	Sunny, Rainbow	0:00-6:00, 18:00-24:00
	Flower Field (Purple Light Beach)

 

Conclusion

Overall, Insect Catching in Heartopia may look simple at first, but it quickly becomes one of the most satisfying ways to explore the world and complete your insect collections. Once you understand how insect locations, weather, and time windows work through this early guide to insect catching, and build your hobby level early, your progress becomes far more consistent rather than relying on luck.

If your schedule is fragmented, playing the PC version of Heartopia on mobile via OSLink makes it easy to handle daily tasks like harvesting, stamina use, and quest turn-ins anywhere. Taking things slow, enjoying the details, and building a life piece by piece is what makes Heartopia special.

Hopefully, this Heartopia beginner guide helps you get started with confidence. Enjoy your journey—and build the cozy town life that feels right for you.