How to Get Insects in The Sims 4
Bugs are one of the hardest collections to complete but these sims 4 insects aren’t that hard to find it you know the details.
This collection from The Sims 4: Outdoor Retreat requires your sim to go on vacation and search and search for little insects!
How to Get Insects in The Sims 4
Insects are only found in the vacation world of Granite Falls, so you’ll first need to send your sims on vacation and pay for a vacation rental to work through this collection.
Once on your vacation you can have your sim explore the area and look for bugs around the whole world, plus the Granite Falls Forest and even the deep woods.
When you find a bug you will click on them and choose to collect them. However, some bugs like fire ants or stink bugs are harder to collect because they can have a negative impact on your sim and you’ll have to find them again.
Pro Tip: When in Granite Falls click on your sim and choose go hiking! They will walk right past a whole bunch of insect spawn areas and you’ll find them so much faster doing this than just wandering around with the camera yourself.
Types of Insects
There are a bunch of different insects to collect and you’ll see them coming in three rarities: common, uncommon or rare. Each of them has specific locations where you can find it, and a price that you can sell it for.
Below you’ll see a vague description of where you can find each bug so you can hunt them yourselves. If you want a more detailed explanation you can check out this post where I found each bug and recorded my findings!
Common Insects
Bee
- “Busy as a bee. Bees are the hardest workers in the insect world. Fact: Plants rely on bees to reproduce.”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Blue Morpho Butterfly
- “These blue winged fliers are one of the largest butterflies in the world. They often rest on forest floors and hide from predators.”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Fire Ant
- “Watch out for these little guys. They can deliver a powerful sting and love to use it. Their mounds can reach 40cm high and can be as deep as 5 meters.”
- This insect will sell for §3
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Firefly
- “Nothing is more magical than a firefly at night. These bioluminescent critters create their own light through chemical reactions in their bodies.”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Jezebel Butterfly
- “This butterfly cannot be mistaken due to its bright colours and unique wing design. These colours serve as a warning to predators because it is quite toxic to eat.”
- This insect will sell for §3
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Katydid
- “Katydids love to sing and rub their wings together to make their sounds. Did you know that their ears are in their front legs?”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Ladybug
- “Great garden helpers. These lovely critters actually prey on other bugs and can protect crops from other insects”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Luna Moth
- “These beautiful moths primarily fly around at night. This is how they received their name “Luna” which means moon.”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Mosquito
- “These little blood suckers are considered the most deadly insects on the planet. Better keep your distance!”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Stink Bug
- “What’s that smell? Stink bugs use their unpleasant odour to deter predators when squashed. Better handle them with care.”
- This insect will sell for §4
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Termite
- “Beware these insects. They love to chew through the finest of woods. Make sure the lid is closed at all times.”
- This insect will sell for §3
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Uncommon Insects
Dragonfly
- “Dragonflies are said to be the first fling insects some 300 million years ago. They are expert flies and can fly up, down and hover like a helicopter.”
- This insect will sell for §15
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Jewel Beetle
- “Well known for their beautiful iridescent colours. These beetles are one of the world’s most collected insects.”
- This insect will sell for §15
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Locust
- “The bringers of catastrophic disasters. These insects swarm together in clouds that can cover 100 square kilometres and contain billions of locusts.”
- This insect will sell for §15
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Mantis
- “A very cool insect that can turn its head 180 degrees. The females are well known for eating their mates. Yikes!”
- This insect will sell for §15
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Monarch Butterfly
- “One of the most beautiful and majestic butterflies but they start their lives as much less attractive caterpillars. They flap their wings about 300 to 700 times a minute.”
- This insect will sell for §15
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Campground
- Granite Falls Forest
Walking Stick
- “The awkward insects move very slowly but their ability to blend into environment makes them masters of camouflage.”
- This insect will sell for §12
- These can only be found in the deep woods
Rare Insects
Dragon Dragonfly
- “An ultra rare insect can be found in forests. They have been seen breathing fire. Better not get too close or lose an eyebrow!”
- This insect will sell for §600
- These can be found in the following areas:
- Granite Falls Forest
- Deep Woods
Dust Spirit
- “These fun critters love to hop and bounce around. They usually travel around in packs. More the merrier!”
- This insect will sell for §200
- These can be found in the dark in Granite Falls Forest
Rainbow Firefly
- “The more exotic firefly. The insects shine bright with a variety of colours. Turn off the lights and watch their amazing glow.”
- This insect will sell for §75
- These can be found at night in Granite Falls Forest
Will-O-The-Wisp
- “A majestical insect rumoured to lead travellers astray. Their blueish ghostly glow can be seen on the darkest of nights.”
- This insect will sell for §150
- These can be found at night in the deep woods
Reward for Completing the Collection
When you catch your last insect you’ll get a notification that says “You’ve completed your Insect Collection! You’re the master of the creepy crawly.”
In the coming days you’ll get some mail and when you collect your mail a present will be in your household inventory! You’ll get the Entomologist Delight plaque to celebrate your accomplishment.
This plaque’s description says “To bee or not to bee! We recognize your dedicated and hard work by presenting you with this award.”
