Bug collecting (The Sims 4)

Bug Collecting is featured in multiple packs for The Sims 4.

In The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat, bug collecting is introduced as an activity exclusively in the vacation world of Granite Falls.

In The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle, the insect farm is introduced which allows for a new form of composting and the consumption of home grown insects.

In The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits, Sims can collect butterflies and moths as well as grow caterpillars within their own enclosures, it also introduces the entomology skill.

The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat

A Sim collecting insects from the ground.

Insect collecting returns in The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat and works similarly to The Sims 3. Sims can collect different types of insects and then have them as decorative items (giving +3 environment score), or sell them to gain more Simoleons. Sims can also roast insects over a campfire, or prepare shish kebabs or gumbo with them on a grill. Another way to consume insects would be combining them with plants to form herbal remedies through the use of the herbalism skill. Insects can be only found in Granite Falls, though some are exclusively spawned in the deep forest areas of the world such as Hermit's House or the Granite Falls Forest. Insects can also appear at different times of the day or night and some are exclusive to either of those time periods. The collection can be quite difficult to complete due to the high number of common insects and the time-of-day mechanic.

Insects can be spotted on the ground or in mid-air. A lot of them may be quite hard to track down at first as they can blend in with the environment, but catching them should be easy. A good way to spot a group of insects would be to keep the camera near the ground level on normal time speed. Pausing the game may not be beneficial, as the insects may be even harder to see when standing still. Fireflies will glow during the night, making them more easily recognizable. When a Sim tries to catch an insect, there is a chance that the insect will bite, giving the Sim an uncomfortable moodlet.

List of insects

Insect	Name	Rarity	Value	Collecting time	Location
	Bee	Common	§4	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Blue Morpho Butterfly	Common	§4	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Fire Ant	Common	§3	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Firefly	Common	§4	Night	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Jezebel Butterfly	Common	§3	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Katydid	Common	§4	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Ladybug	Common	§4	Morning, Noon, Night	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Luna Moth	Common	§4	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Mosquito	Common	§4	Morning, Evening, Night	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Stink Bug	Common	§4	Morning, Noon	Campground, Forest
	Termite	Common	§3	Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Dragonfly	Uncommon	§15	Noon	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Jewel Beetle	Uncommon	§15	Morning	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Locust	Uncommon	§15	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest
	Mantis	Uncommon	§15	Morning, Noon, Evening	Campground, Forest, Hermit's House
	Monarch Butterfly	Uncommon	§15	Morning, Noon, Evening	Forest, Hermit's House
	Walking Stick	Uncommon	§12	Noon	Hermit's House
	Dragon Dragonfly	Rare	§600	Noon	Forest, Hermit's House
	Dust Spirit	Rare	§200	Evening, Night	Forest, Hermit's House
	Rainbow Firefly	Rare	§75	Night	Forest, Hermit's House
	Will-o-the-Wisp	Rare	§150	Night	Forest, Hermit's House

Reward

After collecting all the insects the player receives the "Entomologist Delight" award, which is a plaque that can be hung on a wall. Collecting all 21 insects alongside the five fish added in Outdoor Retreat in Granite Falls will also unlock the "Critter Catcher" achievement.

	Description	Value
	To bee or not to bee! We recognize your dedication and hard work by presenting you with this award.	0§

The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle

Mitey Mitey Home - Insect Farm
The Perfect place for your Curious endeavor to prosper! This unit is built from perfectly suited insect family materials that will make your little critters abuzz from joy that will have you busy beezing.
Game	The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§165
Size	2x2

In The Sims 4: Eco Lifestyle, Sims can farm their own insects. Insects will need to be fed and nurtured. Sims can collect Bio Fuel and insects for food every 24 hours. Occasionally, insects will produce Super Fertilizer.

All meals produced from insects are unsuitable for vegetarians.

List of insects

Insect	Name	Price	Produces	Note
	Beetles	§15	Beetle Nuggets	Main ingredient in Beetle Juice, which requires level 10 mixology skill
	Bombardier Beetles	§35	Bombardier Beetle Nuggets	Requires level 5 cooking or level 9 mischief skill Main ingredient in Bombardier Beetle Stir Fry
	Crickets	§15	Cricket Flour	Main ingredient in Popcorn Crickets and Cricket Meal
	Grubs	§15	Grub Meal	Main ingredient in Grub Dogs

The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits

In The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits, Sims can collect and raise their own butterflies and moths by giving caterpillars habitats and letting them grow. Sims can also catch them in the world of Gibbi Point or any lots that include their spawners; butterflies can only be found during the day and moths can only be found during the night.

Enclosures

Flutterarium Caterpillar Incubator

Flutterarium Caterpillar Incubator
This incubator is designed to mimic a natural habitat for caterpillars, so they can grow into healthy and thriving butterflies or moths!
Game	The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§15
Size	1x1

Sims can use incubators to start raising a caterpillar of a butterfly or moth; by default Sims can only incubator an unknown caterpillar which will cocoon into either any of the butterflies or moths.

While within the incubator the insect can be monitored on three values:

• Type - The butterfly or moth name (unless it's an unknown caterpillar)
• Stage - Whether it is in it's larva stage or mature
• Growth Speed - How fast the insect is growing

Gibbi Point Butterfly & Moth Habitat

Gibbi Point Butterfly & Moth Habitat
This habitat is the perfect home to keep any Butterflies or Moths found around Gibbi Point. The enclosure's mesh is perfectly breathable, keeping critters safe and comfy, while also providing a clear view of your newest Collection.
Game	The Sims 4: Adventure Awaits
Buyability	Build mode
Price in game	§600
Size	2x2

This enclosure can be used by Sims to house multiple butterflies and moths outside the incubators.

The habitat can only house one butterfly and moth of each type per habitat, but once a Sim has collected all 14 butterflies and moths, they can remove the restriction from the habitat.

From within the habitat, Sims can still examine and view individual butterflies or moths for their entomology skill.

Butterflies & Moths

There are 14 to collect; 10 butterflies and 4 moths. Sims can start incubating any of the butterflies and moths, except from the Magical Origami Butterfly, by levelling up their entomology skill.

Insect	Name	Entomology Level
	Banded King Shoemaker Butterfly	3
	Cordelian Butterfly	3
	Cryptid Moth	5
	Dina Yellow Butterfly	3
	Glasswing Butterfly	3
	Goliath Silk Moth	3
	Grim's-Head Hawkmoth	4
	Jelly Butterfly	5
	Jorjan Birdwing Butterfly	4
	Magical Origami Butterfly	Can only be crafted
	Owl Butterfly	4
	Red Admiral Butterfly	5
	Richmond Birdwing Butterfly	3
	Sphinx Moth	4

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