Here are what the locations mean in the tables below so you have some more context:
On trees — These insects will be hanging out on tree trunks. On coconut trees — These bugs only appear on coconut trees. If you don’t have any on your island, grab a Nook Miles ticket, shake some coconuts off a tree on the island you visit, and plant them on your beaches. On the ground — Likely self-explanatory, but these bugs roam about on the ground.
January Bugs Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Northern Hemisphere)
As mentioned, there’s a whole lot of nothing when it comes to new bugs for northern hemisphere players. Staples such as the Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing are still around, though, and November saw the return of tarantulas. Those brave enough to risk catching the hairy-legged terrors for cash would do well to check our scorpion guide for tarantula catching tips since the same workarounds apply to the tarantula.
January Bugs Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Southern Hemisphere)
January has no shortage of bugs for the southern hemisphere, introducing more than 20 to your island ecosystem.
That’s it for January bugs in AC:NH. Be sure to check out our other Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides for more tips on living your best island life, including our January fish list.
