Dragon Dragonfly, Will-o-the-Wisp, Dust Spirits, and Rainbow Fireflies
The Sims 4 Outdoor Retreat Game Pack allows you to attempt to complete the Insects Collection via visits to Granite Falls National Park. While there, you will find crawling and flying insects are able to be found, although some may only appear at certain times of day. The collection can be quite difficult to complete due to the number of common insects and the time-of-day factor. Completing the Insects Collection will earn your Sim a plaque.
Some Bugs Crawl on the Ground...
...while others Fly. Availability also Varies by Time of Day
Tips for Catching Bugs
While searching for Insects, keep in mind that there are two types: crawling and flying. The best way to look for them is to keep the camera near a Sim's eye level so that you can better see around the many trees of Granite Falls. Do not pause the game while seeking them, because it is easier when you notice the movements. If you're missing an insect found only during day/night, then do something else to pass time unless you're collecting them to earn money.
Dust Spirits, like Will-o-the-Wisp above, are only found at Night
This should be of help to determine what insects are missing from your collection. Special Thanks to SkellySpades on TheSims.com Forum for helping to compile this information. See notes below as some of this info on times and where to find the bugs will be refined as our understanding grows.
| Insect | Rarity | Value | Time* | Where Found** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bee | Common | $4 | Morning, Afternoon | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Blue Morpho Butterfly | Common | $4 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Fire Ant | Common | $3 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Firefly | Common | $4 | Night | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Jezebel Butterfly | Common | $3 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Katydid | Common | $4 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Ladybug | Common | $4 | All Times | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Luna Moth | Common | $4 | Day, Night | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Mosquito | Common | $4 | Day, Night | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Stink Bug | Common | $4 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest |
| Termite | Common | $3 | Day, Evening | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Dragonfly | Uncommon | $15 | Day | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Jewel Beetle | Uncommon | $15 | Day | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Locust | Uncommon | $15 | Day | Campgrounds, Forest |
| Mantis | Uncommon | $15 | Day | Campgrounds, Forest, Deep Woods |
| Monarch Butterfly | Uncommon | $15 | Day | Forest, Deep Woods |
| Walking Stick | Uncommon | $12 | Day | Deep Woods (Herb Garden) |
| Dragon Dragonfly | Rare | $600 | Day | Deep Woods (Waterfall) |
| Dust Spirit | Rare | $200 | Evening, Night | Forest, Deep Woods |
| Rainbow Firefly | Rare | $75 | Night | Forest, Deep Woods |
| Will-o-the-Wisp | Rare | $150 | Night | Forest, Deep Woods |
*Note on Times
We'll refine these when we find more information about the specific hours insects are available. For now, this should at least help you sort out what ones are available only at night and during the day.
**Note on Catching Bugs
While we may find an insect in one place, it may not be there when you visit in your game. Re-visiting an area on another day, you may find that insect. None of these are exclusive to one area, and you may find bugs in places other than those listed.
We now have a Youtube Channel with over 50 guides in video format to go along with the huge site I've already created. Check it out and consider subscribing if you like my style.
This policy contains information about your privacy. By posting, you are declaring that you understand this policy:
This policy is subject to change at any time and without notice.
I won't always push this, but many people are still unaware we have a YouTube channel with tons of content. We have Sims 4 news, reviews, and gameplay guides - over 90 now.
My latest is a discussion on gameplay systems in The Sims 4, and how I'd like to see them improve. You can watch it below:
The Sims 4 Realm of Magic comes September 10 for PC/Mac and releases October 15 for Xbox One and Playstation 4. See my Video Guide to Features in Realm of Magic. We've compiled information on upcoming features from developer tweets and used the trailer to try to share everything we know.
NEW - Here is the Text Guide to Realm of Magic.
New: The Sims 4 Moschino Stuff Review - My thoughts on the photography improvements, fashion photographer, and build buy additions in The Sims 4 Moschino Stuff which is available today for PC/Mac.
New: A Features of Moschino Stuff Summary Video
The Sims 4 Moschino Stuff Pack is available by 12:30-1PM EST for PC/Mac and September 3 for Xbox One and Playstation 4. Click to learn about the new pack, freelance photography and the new clothing. You can also see my announcement video and the game's trailer within that upload.
Readers who use adblock or those who'd like to thank us for our efforts can now pledge $1/$5 monthly via Patreon to help us retain the freedom to do what we love to do.
Armageddon Mod (Mod/CC Reviews).
Latest in The New How To Section : Learn How to Write Songs and Make Money with Music in The Sims 4. Also, How to Get Abducted by Aliens. We have a guide for using Pregnancy Cheats, Get a Job, Adopting a Kid and How to Cheat.
Alien Abduction: I made a Video Guide to Alien Abductions, Alien Babies in The Sims 4 Get to Work.
New How To Section : The new How To's section is updated with How to Get Abducted by Aliens. You can also learn how to use Pregnancy Cheats, Get a Job, Adopting a Kid and How to Cheat. It's meant to help newcomers or those with specific problems and will be greatly expanded over coming months.
New Charisma Video
I've created a fairly detailed Charisma Video Guide to accompany the normal Charisma text guide. My goal is to have every skill covered by the end of the year, if possible.
We now have a Videos page, where I'll list every submission to our Sims 4 Gameplay Guides Channel. I'm taking feedback seriously, improving recording and sound quality and other issues with my video guides. Let me know what you think and subscribe for more like it. If you comment on the videos page with a request I may bump it higher on my to do list (no promises though!). Here is a listing of all videos released to date, in order of release:
Sims 4 February Patch Summary
Get Famous: Celestial Crystal Crown
Visit My Channel to Subscribe!
Get Famous First Impressions
First Person Mode (Sims 4 Update)
Get Famous Acting Livestream
Livestream Summary (Latest Patch News)
Patch News: COMING SOON
The Sims 4 Get Famous Expansion
Archaeology Guide (Jungle Adventure)
Jungle Adventure Gameplay
Nerd Brain and Computer Whiz
Spa Day Review and Gameplay Guide
The Sims 4 Whims & How to Use Them
Ambrosia Ingredients and Raising the Dead
The Sims 4: Making a Super Sim
The Sims 4 Careers (Improved)
Seasons Holiday Decorations Guide
Cool Kitchen Stuff
Patchy (Scarecrow)
Laundry Day
Painting Skill
Pregnancy Cheats
How to Woohoo & Try for Baby
Skill Cheats
Playing a Moocher
Sims 4 Writing Skill
Father Winter's Baby
Flower Shop Seasons/Get to Work Retail
Beekeeping Video
Disclaimer This site is not endorsed by or affiliated with Electronic Arts, or its licensors. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The Sims and The Sims 4 Logo are trademarks of Electronic Arts, Inc. Game content and materials copyright Electronic Arts Inc. and its licensors. All Rights Reserved. All original Guides on this site © Carl's Guides
Comments (20)
Can you tell me a specific spawn location? That might help?
I've tried using 'set as head' which switches out the bugs, but they appear in groups:(ladybugs, fire ants, bees, Jezebel butterflies)
(Fireflies)
(Termites, stink bugs, katydid)And I guess the uncommon/rare ones have their own groups.
ok.. so I've posted my results on the forum as there is more room!
Forum Link for you
The same applies for the other areas too, the spawners are always in the same place but will spawn a few different types of bugs each. So to collect all the types of insects will involve collecting many you already have just to clear the spawners.
"While searching for Insects, keep in mind that there are two types: crawling and flying. The best way to look for them is to keep the camera near a Sim's eye level so that you can better see around the many trees of Granite Falls."