Insects
This content is a Insects are an important component of an intact healthy island. They are often required during the Restoration process.
Obtaining
Most insects can be found on tree stumps, charcoal deposits, and may occasionally be gathered while digging with a dorkip.
Press [E] to collect the insect from the stump.
Butterflies and Moths can be differentiated by the bottom of their wings. If it ends in a rounded shape, it's a butterfly. If it ends in a pointier shape, it's a moth. Also, moths are only found at night, and butterflies are only found at day time.
Variations
Ladybug
Blue beetle
Horned beetle
Bee
The worm is a special insect which can be used in crafting and which also counts as a decomposer for the purposes of balancing an ecosystem.
Ecosystems
Insects are sometimes required to balance ecosystems. Each bug has specific biomes it can be used on for balancing.
When a non-native insect is used the following message will appear: Only native insects contribute to the island's ecosystem
| Insect | Biome | Time of Day |
|---|---|---|
| Ladybug | Emerald Isles, Fallen Heights | Any |
| Moonlight Moth | Emerald Isles, Fallen Heights | Night |
| Orange Butterfly | Emerald Isles | Night |
| Pale Orange Moth | Emerald Isles | Night |
| White Butterfly | Emerald Isles, Fallen Heights | Day |
| Dusk Brushed Butterfly | Emerald Isles | Day |
| Sunset Amber Butterfly | Emerald Isles | Day |
| Free Spirit Butterfly | Emerald Isles | Day |
| Luna Green Moth | Emerald Isles | Night |
| Firefly | Fallen Heights | Night |
| Echoing Hopes Moth | Emerald Isles | Night |
| Pale Blue Moth | Fallen Heights | Night |
| Twilight Cloaked Butterfly | Fallen Heights | Day |
| Luna Blue Moth | Fallen Heights | Night |
| Elder's Sight Moth | Fallen Heights | Night |
| Blue beetle | Emerald Isles, Fallen Heights | Any |
| Horned beetle | Red Cliffs | |
| Bee | Universal | Day |
| Worm | Universal | Any |
Gallery
Ladybug found on a rock in the Emerald Isles biome.
