How to catch Bugs in Palia

Palia is an enchanting virtual world where players can embark on exciting adventures, build friendships with charming villagers, and immerse themselves in a vibrant ecosystem. One of the essential skills in Palia is bug catching, which allows players to capture bugs, earn money, and even complete quests. In this guide, we will explore the intricacies of catching bugs in Palia, including the techniques, equipment, and rewards involved.

How to catch Bugs in Palia

To catch bugs in Palia, you must arm yourself with the necessary gear. The essential tools for bug catching include the Makeshift Belt and Smoke Bombs. These valuable items are obtained through the Bug Catching 101 quest, which is entrusted to players by Auni, a highly skilled bug catcher in Palia.

The Makeshift belt acts as a storage compartment for your Smoke Bombs, allowing you to effortlessly access them during your bug-catching adventures. To equip this belt, press the ‘R’ key on your keyboard. Once equipped, follow these simple steps to catch the bugs:

• Approach the bug slowly to avoid startling it.
• Use your mouse to aim and left-click to throw a Smoke Bomb at the bug.
• If the Bomb hits the bug successfully, it will become stunned and temporarily immobilized.
• Walk up to the stunned bug and press the F key to pick it up and add it to your inventory.

It’s important to note that not all bugs can be caught with a single Bomb. Some rare and elusive bugs may require multiple hits to be successfully captured. Additionally, bugs may have different behaviors and movement patterns, so it’s crucial to observe their movements and adjust your throwing technique accordingly.

How to upgrade your Bug Catching Equipment

As you progress in your bug-catching journey, you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade your gear and increase your chances of capturing rare and valuable bugs. Auni, the bug-catching expert, offers various recipes for belt and Bomb upgrades.

To obtain these upgrades, you’ll need to level up your bug-catching skill by catching bugs and earning experience points. Once you reach the required skill level, visit Auni’s store and purchase the desired recipe. Each upgrade will enhance the effectiveness of your belt and Bombs, allowing you to tackle more challenging bug-catching tasks.

Makeshift Belt Upgrades

• Standard Belt
  • Required Level: 3
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Makeshift Belt, 4x Leather, 4x Copper Bar
  • Cost: 250 Gold
• Fine Belt
  • Required Level: 6
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Standard Belt, 2 Fabric, 3x Iron Bar
  • Cost: 1500 Gold 
• Exquisite Belt
  • Required Level: 9
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Fine Belt, 2x Silk, 1x Palium Bar
  • Cost: 3000 Gold

Smoke Bomb Upgrades

• Sneaky Smoke Bomb
  • Required Level: 2
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Clay, 1x Sundrop Lily, 1x Chapaa Fur
  • Cost: 100 Gold
• Sticky Smoke Bomb
  • Required Level: 4
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Clay, 2x Fabric, 1x Sweet Leaf
  • Cost: 500 Gold
• Supreme Smoke Bomb
  • Required Level: 9
  • Required Ingredients: 1x Clay, 1x Pearl, 1x Silk
  • Cost: 3000 Gold

The Rewards of Bug Catching

Bug catching in Palia offers a range of rewards and benefits. First and foremost, bugs can be sold for money, providing players with a steady source of income. Some bugs, especially rare and exotic ones, can fetch a high price in the market, allowing players to accumulate wealth and invest in other aspects of their Palia journey. In addition to monetary rewards, bugs also serve as crafting materials. One example of this is Silk Thread, which can be used to make Silk.

Crafting Terrariums in Palia

In addition to capturing and selling bugs, players can also create terrariums to display their prized specimens. Terrariums are decorative items that allow players to showcase their favorite bugs and add a touch of personalization to their homes in Palia.

To get terrariums, you don’t need to go through the hassle of buying a crafting recipe or gathering materials. If you’ve already caught your first shiny critter, you have everything you need to obtain a terrarium. All you have to do is go to your housing plot, select the shiny creature from your inventory, and place it anywhere by clicking on it.

List of Bugs in Palia

Palia is home to a diverse array of bugs, each with its own unique characteristics and attributes. Here is a list of some of the bugs you can encounter in Palia, along with their time and locations:

• Bushtail Dragonfly – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Firebreathing Dragonfly – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Garden Leafhopper – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Garden Mantis – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Garden Milipede – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Princess Ladybug – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Proudhorned Stag Beetle – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Raspberry Bettle – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Spotted Mantis – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Spotted Stinkbug – Kilima Village (All Day)
• Duskwing Butterfly – Kilima Village (Morning, Daytime)
• Golden Glory Bee – Kilima Village (Morning, Daytime)
• Common Blue Butterfly – Kilima Village (Morning, Daytime)
• Gossamer Veil Moth – Kilima Village (Evening, Night)
• Kilima Night Moth – Kilima Village (Evening Night)
• Common Field Cricket – Kilima Village (Night)
• Ancient Amber Beetle – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Fairy Mantis – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Spotted Stinkbug – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Garden Ladybug – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Garden Snail – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Hairy Milipede – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Inky Dragonfly – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Jeweling Dragonfly – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Azure Stonehopper – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Bahari Bee – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Bahari Crab – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Scintillating Centipede – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Spineshell Crab – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Leafstalker Mantis – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Brushtail Dragonfly – Bahari Bay (All Day)
• Common Bark Cicada – Bahari Bay (Morning, Daytime)
• Common Blue Butterfly – Bahari Bay (Morning, Daytime)
• Cerulean Cicada – Bahari Bay (Morning, Daytime)
• Rainbow-Tipped Butterfly – Bahari Bay (Morning, Daytime)
• Spitfire Cicada – Bahari Bay (Morning, Daytime)
• Brighteye Butterfly – Bahari Bay (Daytime, Dawn)
• Bahari Glowbug – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)
• Kilima Night Moth – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)
• Lunar Fairy Moth – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)
• Paper Lantern Bug – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)
• StripeshellSnail – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)
• Vampire Crab – Bahari Bay (Evening, Night)