Acquiring a homestead for free sounds too good to be true, and that’s exactly the case inFields of Mistria. You’re handed a piece of land that has seen better days, and it’s up to you to turn it into a thriving farm by growing crops, gathering resources, and handling daily errands.

Fetching bugs like Caterpillars for the local bug enthusiast might seem like the least glamorous task, but every task counts, and you can’t complain when you’re scraping the bottom of the barrel. Of course, you’ll need a bug-catching net for this task, and this guide explains how to get one, along with finding and catching Caterpillars.

Where To Find Caterpillars

Caterpillarsspawn during the spring seasonand can be found throughout the day using three methods.

Shaking Trees

The most reliable way to find Caterpillars is byshaking trees. If a Caterpillar doesn’t fall from a tree,simply move on to the next oneand repeat the process until you find one. Unless you’ve chopped all the trees on your overgrown farm, it’s the best place to find some Caterpillars or other insects.

Random Encounter

Caterpillars are also often foundcrawling on the groundas yourun around the different areas of the map. They can be a bit tricky to spot, but look for thegreen worms crawling along the ground, and you’ll know it’s a Caterpillar.

Balor’s Wagon

If you’ve got the Tesserae to expend, Balor’s Wagon sometimes stocks bugs, including Caterpillars.They cost 20 Tesseraeeach, which might be worth it if you need them urgently.

How To Catch Caterpillars

In order to catch Caterpillars, you’llneed a Bug Netsince you may’t simply grab one by hand.

How To Get A Bug Net

you may craft a Bug Net using theanvil at the Blacksmith, but early on, you might not have the necessary resources. Luckily, Luc has you covered! He’ll hand you his trusty old net during theSomething’s Bugging Mequest on day four. While worn out, his Bug Net is more than up to the task of catching all sorts of bugs, including Caterpillars.

It’s worth noting that crafted Bug Netsdon’t offer any extra perks; the fancy designs are purely aesthetic. So, hold on to your hard-earned resources and stick with Luc’s Worn Net.

Here are thedifferent uses for Caterpillarsin Fields of Mistria.

Spring Insect Set

Thanks to Luc, there’s an entirewing dedicated to insectsat the museum. One of the collections you’ll be working on for this wing is theSpring Insect Set, and to complete it, you’ll need to donate a Caterpillar, among other spring insects, to the museum.

Request For A Caterpillar

A task that you’ll randomly take is theRequest for a Caterpillarfrom Hemlock. It turns out Luc’s been bugging Hemlock for another Caterpillar, feeling his current one might be a bit lonely. So, Hemlock hands over the task to you,asking you to find a Caterpillar, which he can deliver to Luc. Complete the request, and you’ll berewarded with a Rice Ball.

Selling Caterpillars

Caterpillars, and for that matter any other common bug you find, can be anexcellent way of making quick money. They sell forten Tesserae each. Justplace them in the shipping bin outsideyour house, and you’ll receive your payment the next morning.