Complete guide to the Fields of Mistria Insect Wing: all 19 museum sets, bug locations, seasons, times, weather, rarities, and how to donate.
Overview
The Fields of Mistria Insect Wing is one of the four wings of The Museum, dedicated to displaying the bugs you catch throughout the game. It currently contains 19 complete sets of insects, each with its own theme and donation requirements. Completing these sets earns you museum rewards, so knowing exactly what to catch and when is essential for completionists.
This guide covers every insect in the wing, where to find them, what seasons and weather they appear in, and how to add them to your collection.
Complete Insect Wing Sets
Multi-Season Sets
These insects are available across multiple seasons, making them easier to complete early in your playthrough.
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Ant | Overworld | Spring, Summer, Fall | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Sunny, Wind, Rain, Rainy | Common |
| Bumblebee | Overworld | Spring, Summer, Fall | Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Sunny, Wind | Common |
Spring Sets
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Butterfly | Overworld | Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Sunny, Wind | Common |
| Caterpillar | Overworld | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Sunny, Wind, Rain, Rainy | Common |
Summer Sets
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Cicada | Overworld | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Cricket | Overworld | Night (8 PM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Fall Sets
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Cicada Nymph | Overworld | Night (8 PM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Inchworm | Overworld | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Winter Sets
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Brightbulb Moth | Overworld | Night (8 PM – 2 AM) | Sunny | Common |
| Crystal Caterpillar | Overworld | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Snow, Blizzard | Rare |
Tip: The Crystal Caterpillar is the only winter insect requiring specific weather (snow or blizzard), so check your forecast before heading out.
Bee Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Big Bee | Overworld | Spring, Summer, Fall | Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Sunny, Wind | Uncommon |
| Flower Bee | Overworld | All | Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Sunny, Wind | Rare |
Bug Pheromone Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Ant Queen | Overworld (requires Bug Pheromones) | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Biggest Beetle | — | — | — | — | Very Rare |
Note: The Ant Queen requires you to use Common Bug Pheromones in the Overworld to spawn. The Biggest Beetle's exact spawn conditions are not listed in the source data, though it is marked as Very Rare.
Rare Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather |
|---|
| Jewel Beetle | Overworld | Summer | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any |
| Lightning Dragonfly | Overworld | Spring, Summer, Fall | Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Storm, Thunderstorm |
The Lightning Dragonfly is one of the most weather-dependent insects in the game — it only appears during storms or thunderstorms.
Legendary Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather |
|---|
| Fairy Bee | Overworld | Fall | Morning (6 AM – 11 AM) and Day (6 AM – 8 PM) | Sunny, Wind |
| Flower Crown Beetle | Overworld | Spring | — | Sunny, Wind |
Note: The Fairy Bee's listed time range is unusual — both "Morning (6 AM – 11 AM)" and "Day (6 AM – 8 PM)" appear in the source data. This may indicate the Fairy Bee is available throughout the day, with the morning window listed separately for emphasis. The Flower Crown Beetle's time window is not specified in the source.
Mine and Dungeon Sets
Several insect sets are exclusive to specific dungeon floors. These require progression through the Mines to access.
Upper Mines (Floors 1–19)
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Copper Nugget Beetle | The Upper Mines (floors 1–19) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Uncommon |
| Lantern Moth | The Upper Mines (floors 1–19) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Tide Caverns (Floors 21–39)
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Coral Mantis | The Tide Caverns (floors 21–39) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Uncommon |
| Hermit Snail | The Tide Caverns (floors 21–39) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Uncommon |
Deep Earth (Floors 41–59)
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Crystal Wing Moth | The Deep Earth (floors 41–59) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Rare |
| Crystalline Cricket | The Deep Earth (floors 41–59) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Uncommon |
Lava Caves (Floors 61–79)
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Fire Wasp | The Lava Caves (floors 61–79) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Cooktop Beetle | The Lava Caves (floors 61–79) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Ancient Ruins (Floors 81–99)
| Name | Location | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Ancient Firefly | The Ancient Ruins (floors 81–99) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Giant Worm | The Ancient Ruins (floors 81–99) | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Uncommon |
Biome-Specific Sets
Grass Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Grasshopper | Overworld | Spring, Summer, Fall | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Sunny, Wind | Common |
| Icehopper | Overworld | Winter | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Beach Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Beach Hopper | The Beach | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
| Hermit Crab | The Beach | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | Common |
Deep Woods Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Windleaf Butterfly | The Deep Woods | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Sunny, Wind | Common |
| Mote Firefly | The Deep Woods | All | Night (8 PM – 2 AM) | Sunny, Wind | Common |
Production Sets
Two sets in the Insect Wing are produced rather than caught in the wild.
Honey Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Honey | Apiary | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | — |
| Premium Honey | Apiary | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | — |
Terrarium Sets
| Name | Location | Season | Time | Weather | Rarity |
|---|
| Uncommon Bug Pheromones | Terrarium | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | — |
| Rare Bug Pheromones | Terrarium | All | All Day (6 AM – 2 AM) | Any | — |
How to Obtain All Insects
To complete the Insect Wing, you'll need to catch bugs with a Bug Net in the right locations, seasons, times, and weather conditions. Here's a quick strategy checklist:
- Start with multi-season and biome sets — Ants, Bumblebees, Grasshoppers, and Beach Hoppers are common and available most of the year.
- Track weather conditions — The Crystal Caterpillar (snow/blizzard), Lightning Dragonfly (storm/thunderstorm), and Fairy Bee (sunny/wind) all require specific weather.
- Progress through the Mines — Ten insects are exclusive to specific mine floors, from the Upper Mines through the Ancient Ruins.
- Use Bug Pheromones for the Ant Queen — The Ant Queen requires Common Bug Pheromones to spawn in the Overworld.
- Build an Apiary and Terrarium — Honey, Premium Honey, and Bug Pheromones are produced structures, not caught in the wild.
Uses for Insect Wing Donations
Donating insects to the Insect Wing serves two main purposes:
- Museum completion — Completing sets contributes to your overall museum progress and unlocks rewards.
- NPC dialogue flavor — Several villagers (Luc, Dell, Adeline, Maple, Errol, Reina, Josephine, and Elsie) have unique comments about specific insects in the collection, adding world-building flavor as you complete sets.
The exact rewards for completing each set are not listed in the source data.
Version History
The Insect Wing has been updated several times since launch:
- v1.0: Added the Honey and Terrarium Museum Sets and their rewards.
- v0.15.0: Added 10 new Museum Sets and rewards.
- v0.13.0: Added new museum sets and rewards for the Flora, Insect, Archaeology, and Fish wings.
- v0.12.0: Added new museum sets and rewards for the Insect, Archaeology, and Fish wings.
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