How to catch a Tiger Beetle in Animal Crossing (ACNH)

Where are the Tiger Beetles?!

Tiger Beetles are a common insect in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. They will spawn on the ground and can be caught by sneaking up on them and using a bug net. Players shouldn't have much trouble spotting the bug. Tiger Beetles are small insects with green heads and a patterned orange and black back. They have six legs and two long antennae on their heads.

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Tiger Beetle Spawn Conditions

Time of the YearNorthern Hemisphere: February to October
Southern Hemisphere: August to April
Time of the DayAny time of day. Tiger Beetles should spawn at all hours.
LocationTiger Beetles can be found on the ground.
Specific ConditionsNo rainy days! Tiger Beetles won't spawn if it is raining.

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Tiger Beetles are not among the rarest insects in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Tiger Beetles are very easy to come by, and while they are common and do not sell for much, it is worth catching them when they are spotted. Their sell price is 1,500 Bells, which is much higher than some of the other common species of bug found on the island, and every Bell counts.

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