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The Sims 4: Insects Collection
Finding Rare Insects in Granite Falls
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...
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...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.
Outdoor Retreat Insects List
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.
Insects List
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.
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