Bug catching is another big part of the Animal Crossing experience. Whether you're looking to fill up your museum or bugs or just out to make some quick bells, our bug catching guide will help you make the most of your time. Check out general bug catching strategies and bug values inside.
Like fishing, bug catching is one of the most popular ways to make money in Animal Crossing: City Folk for the Nintendo Wii. While perhaps not as lucrative as fishing or playing the stalk market, bug catching is still a fun and complicated activity, and a requirement for anyone who wants to fill the museum with every possible exhibit.
Plus, watching Blathers squirm every time you turn in a new bug is a reward in itself.
Upgrade Your Bug Catching Net
Like the silver fishing rod, the silver bug net can be purchased from Tom Nook's store, but only after he has upgraded to Nookway. It is slightly bigger, making bug catching just a bit easier.
The golden net is a bit harder to come by, as you have to catch all the bugs in the game before you get it. The golden net is far larger, making catching even the toughest bugs a snap.
General Bug Catching Strategies
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Always be on the lookout. Bugs can appear at any time, just floating by on the breeze, and you'll need to be ready to catch them. Keep an eye out, even while you're doing other things in town. You never know when a rare bug may happen by. - Don't forget that bugs sometimes live underground. You can catch certain bugs (pill bugs and centipedes, for example) by hitting a rock with your shovel and scaring them out. You should be hitting every rock in town, anyway, searching for the money rock (every day one rock in town generates money when struck with a shovel), so don't forget to keep an eye out for bugs as well.
- Keep your ears open, as well. Some bugs may signal their presence by sound. If you hear a cricket, for example, get out your shovel and start digging. Chances are you'll find a mole cricket somewhere nearby. Be ready to switch from your shovel to your net quickly when it appears.
- Some bugs, like beetles, can be found on the trunks of your town's many trees. These bugs will get scared and disappear if you move too quickly, so, just like with fishing, be sure to move carefully when you're on the hunt for bugs. Look for different-colored patches on trees and be ready with your net to grab them quickly.
Find more great bug-catching strategies on page two, as well as a listing of the bugs that can earn you the most money quickly.
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