How to Catch Paper Lantern Bugs in Palia

Palia is a vibrant world filled with unique creatures. One such creature is the Paper Lantern Bug, a small, glowing insect that’s required for a few different things in the game. These insects are distinct thanks to their blueish-green color and bright glow. 

In this article, I’m going to go over everything you need to know to catch Paper Lantern Bugs in Palia. This way, you don’t have to waste time running around figuring out what equipment you need and where to find them. 

Preparing for the Hunt

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To catch any bug in Palia, including Paper Lantern Bugs, you need the right tools. You can catch bugs by throwing a smoke bomb at them. However, you should approach them slowly so that you don’t scare them off. The catch rate for bugs in this game depends on the type of belt you have. Here are the values for Paper Lantern Bugs: 

  • Makeshift Belt – 100%
  • Standard Belt – 100%
  • Fine Belt – 100%
  • Exquisite Belt – 100%

These bugs are pretty easy to spot, thanks to their glow. They do spook easily so be careful because they will fly away. The good news is they’re pretty slow, so you will have that advantage.

Where to Find Paper Lantern Bugs in Palia

To catch Paper Lantern Bugs in Palia, you need to know where they’re located. These bugs can be found in these places around Palia:  

  • Beachcomber Cover
  • Coral Shores
  • Flooded Steps
  • Lighthouse Lagoon
  • Proudhorn Pass
  • Statue Garden
  • The Outskirts
  • Thorny Thicket

Paper Lantern Bugs can only be found at night, so your best chance of catching them is between 6 PM and 3 AM. Four different smoke bomb types can be used to catch these bugs. However, I have found that the standard smoke bombs do just fine.

Smoke Bomb Types

  • Standard Smoke Bomb: This smoke bomb is the most common type and doesn’t have any special effects. It’s simply a smoke bomb that catches bugs. 
  • Sneaky: Sneaky smoke bombs prevent you from alerting bugs when you throw them, this can help catch particulate tricky bugs. 
  • Sticky: Sticky smoke bombs slow down whatever bug you throw it at, increasing the chances of success. 
  • Supreme: This smoke bomb is supreme. It has a perfect catch rate. 

What Are Paper Lantern Bugs Used For?

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Paper Lantern Bugs can be used in a variety of ways. They’re needed for a specific quest, bundle, certain accomplishments, and can even be used as gifts for certain villagers. 

Quests

  • Mine Mystery

Bundles

Accomplishments

Auni and Elouisa really enjoy receiving Paper Lantern Bugs. Additionally, you can choose to place them in a terrarium in your house or sell them for gold. A standard Paper Lantern Bug sells for 16 gold and a quality Paper Lantern Bug sells for 24 gold. 

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