Bug

Bug
A Blessed Butterfly from Skyward Sword
Game(s)	A Link to the Past Link's Awakening Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Oracle of Seasons The Wind Waker The Minish Cap Twilight Princess Phantom Hourglass Spirit Tracks Skyward Sword A Link Between Worlds Breath of the Wild
Other media	Hyrule Warriors
Cost(s)	50 Rupees (OoT)
Use(s)	Unearthing Gold Skulltulas (OoT, MM)

Bugs, also known as Insects,^{[citation needed]} encompass a group of enemies, animals, and collectibles found in various games throughout the The Legend of Zelda series. With the exception of Shadow Insects, Bugs do not have plot-relevance; their role is usually limited to sidequests.

Location and Uses

Ocarina of Time

Generic, blue beetle-like Bugs can be stored in Bottles in Ocarina of Time. They can be found under small Rocks or be purchased at the Medicine Shop for 50 Rupees. Each Bottle holds three individual Bugs which, when released, will scatter around for a few seconds, and then dig underground, never to be seen again. Their preferred breeding grounds are mounds of soft soil. These seemingly insignificant Bugs benefit Link greatly while he searches for Gold Skulltulas. If Link finds a mound of soft soil to drop them on, they will burrow into the soil and in so doing may reveal a Gold Skulltula. Since three Bugs appear every time they are released, this can be useful to increase or maintain Bug supply by releasing and re-catching Bugs in new Bottles. This trick can also be used for quick money in Ocarina of Time, as they can be sold to the Beggar for 50 Rupees per Bottle.

Majora's Mask

Bugs take a similar role to their Ocarina of Time iteration in Majora's Mask. If Link releases a Bottle of Bugs near a mound of soft soil, different items such as Rupees, Arrows, and Bombs will come out. This happens everywhere that patches of soft soil are found, with the exception of the Swamp Spider House, where Gold Skulltulas are released instead, much like in Ocarina of Time.

Twilight Princess

Main article: Golden Bug

The Bugs of Twilight Princess, Golden Bugs, are found all over Hyrule. A child in Hyrule Castle Town, Agitha, fancies these Bugs and sent invitations to 24 Bugs around Hyrule for a ball. Unfortunately, it seems none have arrived, and she asks for Link's help in bringing all the Golden Bugs to Agitha's Castle. She will reward Link generously upon finding and giving her the Bugs. Collecting them all leads to two Wallet upgrades, each with a higher maximum Rupee capacity. The collection of Golden Bugs is an optional Sidequest and is not required for completion of the game.

There are 12 types of Golden Bugs, and a male (♂) and female (♀) of each type, for a total of 24 to bring back to Agitha for her Bug ball. Both male and female variations of a single Bug exist in the same region, relatively nearby, thus making the hunting for a pair easier.

Skyward Sword

Bugs are a collectible item found in both the The Sky and on the The Surface in Skyward Sword. At night, they can be sold to Strich, who is particularly fond of them, or used to upgrade Potions at Luv and Bertie's Potion Shop. Insects are abundant on Bug Rock in the Thunderhead. At Bug Rock, Stritch runs a mini-game called Bug Heaven during the day, which involves catching specific Bugs within a certain time limit.

Beedle owns a pet Bug called the Horned Colossus Beetle. At some point during the game, Beedle loses his Bug. Link must regain it from Stritch by completing Bug Heaven. For returning the beetle to its rightful owner, Link receives 5 Gratitude Crystals and a 50% discount on all items at the Beedle's Air Shop for the remainder of his journey.

Bugs may be caught by rolling into a wall or a tree with the Bug on it, to make it fall to the ground, though Bugs with a propensity for evasiveness are capable of avoiding capture through this method. Bugs can be stunned by using Glittering Spores, allowing Link to more easily catch these evasive Bug species. Bugs can also be caught from a greater distance by using a Bug Net, which can be purchased at Beedle's Air Shop for 50 Rupees. The upgraded version of the Bug Net, the Big Bug Net, makes it easier to catch insects.

List of Bugs

Bug	Description	Location(s)
Deku Hornet	A forest insect that delivers a painful sting. If you spot a hive, watch out!	Faron Woods, Deep Woods and Bug Rock
Blessed Butterfly	A common bug found throughout the world. Highly prized as an ingredient in potions. Fi's Comment Blessed Butterfly Sensitivity to human presence: 70% Usable as a potion ingredient. It flutters in an unpredictable fashion. Swinging your Bug Net multiple times might bring unexpected success. This species tends to gather in places where something lies hidden.	Across the surface and the Sky
Gerudo Dragonfly	A desert insect that will fly far to escape capture. Creep up on it to catch it. Fi's Comment Gerudo Dragonfly Sensitivity to human presence: 80% Usable as a potion ingredient. I recommend attempting to catch it when it pauses in the air.	Lanayru Desert
Starry Firefly	A glowing Skyloft insect that only comes out at night. Its beauty is said to calm the mind. Fi's Comment Starry Firefly Sensitivity to human presence: 60% Usable as a potion ingredient. This rarely encountered insect is not considered difficult to catch.	Skyloft and other sky-islands at night or in caves
Woodland Rhino Beetle	A slow forest bug that is easy to catch. Roll into trees to knock it down. Fi's Comment Woodland Rhino Beetle Sensitivity to human presence: 60% Usable as a potion ingredient. Roll into a wall or other object to knock this insect down. This strategy increases your chance to catch this insect by 50%.	Skyloft and Faron Woods
Volcanic Ladybug	A volcano-dwelling insect often spotted in groups. It moves little and is easy to catch. Fi's Comment Volcanic Ladybug Sensitivity to human presence: 65% Usable as a potion ingredient. Approach carefully, making as little noise as possible. Get close with the Bug Net and catch it with a quick swing. Not considered a difficult catch.	Eldin Volcano
Sand Cicada	A desert insect that is quick to fly away. Deemed the most difficult insect to catch. Fi's Comment Sand Cicada Sensitivity to human presence: 90% Usable as a potion ingredient. This insect will fly away at the slightest sign of danger. I recommend you look carefully for it as soon as you hear it, then approach slowly.	Lanayru Desert
Sky Stag Beetle	An insect native to Skyloft. It's very popular with children. Fi's Comment Sky Stag Beetle Sensitivity to human presence: 70% Usable as a potion ingredient. Roll into walls or other objects to knock them down, making them easier to catch.	Skyloft
Faron Grasshopper	A valuable and hard-to-catch forest insect that will leap away when in danger. Fi's Comment Faron Grasshopper Sensitivity to human presence: 80% Usable as a potion ingredient. Usually found hiding in grassy areas. If you rush after this insect, it will flee. If your approach escapes its notice, it will continue to hop around.	Faron Woods
Skyloft Mantis	A Skyloft insect that's fairly easy to catch. Its powerful forelimbs give a painful pinch. Fi's Comment Skyloft Mantis Sensitivity to human presence: 70% Usable as a potion ingredient. Be aware that this insect is surprisingly agile when it is fleeing, so you must approach it cautiously.	Skyloft
Lanayru Ant	A desert insect that is often found in swarms. Has a face that's so ugly it's cute. Fi's Comment Lanayru Ant Sensitivity to human presence: 60% Usable as a potion ingredient. I project a 50% probability of failing to notice this insect simply because it's small. After discovering its location, you can catch it comparatively easily.	Lanayru Desert
Eldin Roller	A rare volcano-dwelling bug that rolls a ball of unidentified material everywhere it goes. Fi's Comment Eldin Roller Sensitivity to human presence: 90% Usable as a potion ingredient. This insect is extremely fast when it is fleeing. I project a 20% boost in capture rate if it is cornered.	Eldin Volcano

Varieties

Main article: Animal

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  Bee

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  Dragonfly

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  Forest Firefly

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  Moth

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  Shadow Insect

Butterfly

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Butterflies first appear in Link's Awakening, and similarly in Oracle of Seasons, however Link cannot interact with them. In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, if one butterfly touches a Deku Stick, it will turn into either a Fairy or a Bomb. In The Minish Cap, Joy Butterflies appear as a result of certain Kinstone Fusions.

In Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, butterflies are collectible items with different uses. In Twilight Princess, there are the ♂ and ♀ varieties of the Golden Butterflies, and in Skyward Sword, there are the Blessed Butterflies.

In Hyrule Warriors, Goddess Butterflies appear. One Goddess Butterfly appears in "The Land of Twilight" Scenario under Agitha's ownership, and is used to find the era's Gate of Souls. Goddess Butterflies also appear as an obstacle in certain Adventure Mode Maps, and can be removed by using the Goddess's Harp Item Card on them. Agitha also attacks with giant Golden Butterflies in her Parasol moveset, as well as with giant Golden Beetles.

Trivia

• Bugs of Skyward Sword, namely the Deku Hornets and Gerudo Dragonflies, pay homage to two races that do not appear in the game.
• The Deku Hornet is a unique breed of Bug for a number of reasons:
  • Rather than fleeing at the sight of Link, they will actively come to him, in swarms, making them the easiest Bug to catch in batches.
  • They are also the only Bug that can hurt Link (even though both the Skyloft Mantis and Sky Stag Beetle are mentioned to have powerful appendages that one should be aware of), and will attack him if he comes near their nest.
  • Deku Hornets are the only Bug that cannot be Z-Targeted. Therefore, it is unknown what Fi has to say about them.

Nomenclature

See respective pages for translations, see here for the translations of each Bug in Skyward Sword.

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	虫 (Mushi)	Insect
	ChineseSI	虫 (Chóng) 瓶装虫 (Píngzhuāng Chóng)	Insect Bottled Insect
	FrenchCA	Insectes (MM3D)
	German	Käfer (OoT) Insekt	Beetle Insect
	SpanishLA	Insecto (OoT3D, MM3D)	Insect

Gallery

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  Bottled Bugs from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

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  Bottled Bug icon from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

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  Bugs from Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask

See Also

• Collectibles