This page is a general list of obtainable bugs found in every Monster Hunter game.
Monster Hunter Freedom 2/Monster Hunter Freedom Unite Bugs[]
MHF2/MHFU Crafting/Material Bugs[]
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Insect Husk | The remains of a dead insect. | Any Bug Thicket, Pokke Farm, Bee Hives, Spiderwebs | 1z | 1 |
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Yambug | Yam-like bug that exudes a scent that drives tuna wild. Great fishing bait. | Any Bug Thicket, Pokke Farm | 3z | 1 |
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Bughopper | An insect that exudes a scent that drives arrowana wild. Great fishing bait. | Any Bug Thicket, Pokke Farm | 6z | 1 |
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Snakebee Larva | A snake-like larva with a scent that Goldenfish just love. Great fishing bait. | Pokke Farm, Bee Hive, Maybe in some Bug Thickets | 30z | 1 |
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Godbug | An insect said to live for a thousand years. | Pokke Farm 1st Thicket Upgrade, Nearly/All locations in certain areas | 210z | 4 |
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Bitterbug | Contains a bitter essence. Has a 50% chance of curing poison if consumed. | Any Bug Thicket | 2z | 1 |
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Flashbug | An insect that emits a powerful flash when it dies. | Any Bug Thickets, Pokke Farm Bug 1st Thicket Upgrade | 48z | 2 |
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Thunderbug | An insect that emits electricity when struck. Has many applications. | Pokke Farm Bug Thicket Upgrade, mostly found in Desert, dropped by Great Thunderbugs | 350z | 4 |
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Carpenterbug | Viscous body fluids and sharp jaws make this insect an artisan. | Pokke Farm, Some Bug Thickets | 120z | 4 |
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King Scarab | The Royal Class of the scarabs, with a hard shell and lustrous wings. | High-Ranked Desert, Higher Bug Thickets | 800z | 5 |
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Emperor Cricket | Exceptionally strong shell makes it a good counterpart to soft materials. | G-ranked zone, Bug thicket +4 | 1200z | 5 |
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Killer Beetle | Insect with a hard shell and dazzling wings. Used as an abrasive. | Pokke Farm 1st Thicket Upgrade, Some Bug Thickets, Volcano Field 2, F.Forest Field 2,4,7 | 200z | 4 |
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Hercudrome | Said to be the world's strongest bug. Widely used in making equipment. |
HR Mountains, HR F.Forest Areas 7 & 4, Volcano Field 2 and 10, the tower, and Bug tree |
540z | 5 |
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Rare Scarab | A rare, prized insect. Used to increase the power of metal objects. | G-Rank Volcano Area 2 / G-Rank Tower / Higher Bug Thickets | 1000z | 5 |
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Phantom Butterfly | Rarely seen by humans, its wings shimmer like precious gems. | 4th Thicket upgrade, Bug tree, G-Rank Forest and Hills, G-Rank Volcano. | 1800z | 5 |
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Rainbow Insect | Beautiful insect material. Colors and properties depend on many variables. | Volcano Field 2, G-rank Desert area 2 | 640z | 5 |
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Great Hornfly | Its giant horn and massive shell give it a rare, butterfly-like beauty. | Pokke Farm 1st Thicket Upgrade, Some Bug Thickets, Bug tree | 60z | 5 |
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Great Ladybug | Giant insect with a very hard shell. Protects crops by eating harmful pests. | Pokke Farm 1st Thicket Upgrade, Some Bug Thickets | 60z | 5 |
MHF2/MHFU Account Item Bugs[]
| Name | In-Game Description | Commonly Found: | Value | Rarity | |
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Royal Rhino | Beetle with a jewel like shine and prized by collectors . | Ancient Tower at area 3 and G-Rank Bug Gathering in the Volcano Area 1 or 2. | 200z | |
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Divine Rhino | Beetle that glows as if from the heavens. Loved by collectors. | At Mountains Area 2 and Volcano Area 2 G-Rank and G-Rank Swamp Area 8 also G-Rank Desert Area 1 | 1000z | 1 |
MHF2/MHFU Treasure Item Bugs[]
| Name | Description | Where to Find | Points | Rarity |
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| Pillowbug | A bug with an elegant cry. Intoxicating to classical poets. | Bug Spots in All Areas | 800 | 5 |
| Rathian Fly | The unusually rare females have an awe-inspiring green body. | Bug Spots in All Areas | 300 | 4 |
| Rathalos Fly | The red body is the defining point of this wyvern fly. | Bug Spots in All Areas | 100 | 3 |
| Princess Scarab | A mysterious sparkling scarab. Used by fortune tellers. | Bug Spots in Area 1 and 2 of the Snowy Mountains | 500 | 5 |
| Cleopatris | A star among insects. Its antennae evoke oriental beauty. | Bug Spots in Area 10 of the Jungle | 1000 | 6 |
| Marilyn Butterfly | Its white wings have a single black beauty mark. A sexy critter. | Bug Spots in Area 2, 3, and 10 of the Jungle | 500 | 5 |
| Cricket of Troy | Cricket with beautiful feelers. Helps the environment. | Bug Spots in Area 1, 6, and 7 of the Desert | 500 | 5 |
| Cutie Crawler | An incredibly beautiful earthworm. Digs like it were gliding. | Bug Spots in Area 1 and 8 of the Swamp | 500 | 5 |
| Ghostly Cicada | A beautiful cicada. Its romantic voice is tempting. | South Bug Spot in Area 8 of the Swamp | 1000 | 6 |
| Athena Beetle | Truly beautiful insect. It appears to understand you. | Bug Spots in Area 2 of the Volcano | 1000 | 6 |
| Hornfly Princess | Beautiful wings makes it the Princess of the insect world. | Bug Spots in Area 2, and an Bug Spot east in Area 4 of the Great Forest | 1000 | 6 |
Monster Hunter 3 Bugs[]
MH3 Crafting/Material Bugs[]
| Japanese | Name | Rarity | Value | Commonly Found: | In-Game Description | |
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虫の死骸 | Insect Husk | 1 | 1z | Everywhere | The remains of an insect. You must be one hardcore collector to hang onto this! |
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ヤマイモムシ | Yambug | 1 | 3z | Can be bought from the Pint-sized Peddler Online | Named for its shape. Make fishing lures with it; its scent drives Tunas wild. |
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カクバッタ | Bughopper | 1 | 6z | Can be bought from the Pint-sized Peddler Online | A roundish insect. Make fishing lures with it; its scent drives Arowanas wild. |
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ツチハチノコ | Snakebee Larva | 1 | 30z | Island (areas 2, 3), Tundra (area 1) | An unusual larva. Make fishing lures with it; its scent drives Goldenfish wild. |
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不死虫 | Godbug | 4 | 210z | Island (area 3), Sandy Plains (area 1) | An insect said to live 1000 years -- but no one's lived long enough to prove it. |
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にが虫 | Bitterbug | 1 | 2z | Island, Sandy Plains | Boosts your natural ability to heal when eaten. It also cures poison... sometimes. |
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光蟲 | Flashbug | 2 | 48z |
Island (areas 1,2,4,6,) |
A nocturnal insect sometimes found in daylight. They emit a bright flash upon death. |
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雷光虫 | Thunderbug | 4 | 350z | Island, Flooded Forest, Sandy Plains, Tundra, Volcano | Releases an electric shock when struck. Used to light rooms and start fires. |
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キラビートル | Killer Beetle | 4 | 500z | Flooded Forest (areas 2, 4, 7,10) Volcano (areas 1, 2) | This insect's hard shell is often used as an abrasive. |
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ドスヘラクレス | Hercudrome | 5 | 540z |
Upper Rank: Tundra (area 1), Volcano (areas 1, 2, 4), Flooded Forest (areas 2, 4, 10) |
Said to be the world's strongest bug. Used in forging, cooking, and more. |
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のりこねバッタ | Gluehopper | 4 | 120z | Sandy Plains (areas 1, 2, 4,10) | This bug's expectorations make for a strong adhesive that can bond any materials. |
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マレコガネ | Rare Scarab | 5 | 750z | Volcano (areas 1, 2) | A rare and valuable insect that greatly assists in the bonding of metals. |
MH3 Account Item Bugs[]
| Japanese | Name | Rarity | Value | Commonly Found: | In-Game Description | |
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ロイヤルカブト | Royal Rhino | 2 | 200z | Flooded Forest (areas 2, 4, 7, 10), or Sandy Plains | A beetle with a jewel-like gleam. Prized by bug fans of all ages. |
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Bugs[]
MHGU Crafting/Material Bugs[]
| Japanese | Name | Rarity | Value | Commonly Found: | In-Game Description | |
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虫の死骸 | Insect Husk | 1 | 1z | Everywhere | The remains of a dead insect. |
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不死虫 | Godbug | 4 | 210z | Everywhere | An insect said to live for a thousand years. |
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にが虫 | Bitterbug | 1 | 2z | Everywhere | A sharp-tasting bug with innate healing abilities. Eat one for a 50% chance of curing Poison. |
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光蟲 | Flashbug | 2 | 48z | Everywhere | An insect that emits a powerful flash when it dies. |
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雷光虫 | Thunderbug | 4 | 150z | Everywhere | An insect that emits electricity when struck. Has many applications. |
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ボンバッタ | Stinkhopper | 1 | 6z | Dunes, Deserted Island, Ancestral Steppe, Primal Forest, Frozen Seaway, Jungle, Ruined Pinnacle | A grasshopper with a foul odor. Make fishing lures with it; its scent drives explosive fish wild. |
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ツチハチノコ | Snakebee Larva | 1 | 30z | Beehives | An unusual larva to make fishing lures with; its scent drives the best fish wild. |
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セッチャクロアリ | Carpenterbug | 1 | 120z | Everywhere | Uses viscous fluids and sharp jaws to construct ant hills that are a sight to behold. |
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キラビートル | Shiny Beetle | 4 | 200z | Verdant Hills, Arctic Ridge, Dunes, Marshlands, Volcano, Primal Forest, Frozen Seaway, Desert, Jungle, Ruined Pinnacle | An insect with dazzling wings. Its hard shell is often used as an abrasive. |
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ドスヘラクレス | Hercudrome | 4 | 540z | Volcano, Everywhere in High Rank | Said to be the world's strongest bug. Used in forging and other things. |
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超電雷光虫 | Fulgurbug | 4 | 350z | Catch from Zinogre's back, quest rewards from Zinogre quests | Thunderbugs which have been stimulated by Zinogre. They emit a pale blue light. |
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王族カナブン | King Scarab | 6 | 800z | Everywhere in High Rank | The royal class of the scarabs, with a hard shell and lustrous wings. |
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マレコガネ | Rare Scarab | 6 | 1000z | High-Rank Deserted Island, Marshlands, Volcano, Volcanic Hollow, Frozen Seaway, and Jungle, most G-rank areas | A rare and valuable insect that greatly assists in the bonding of metals. |
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ハナスズムシ | Blossom Cricket | 4 | 180z | Reward from Village Quest "Jurassic Treasure: The Bug" | A beautiful bell cricket resembling a flower. Its sound opens even the hardest of hearts. |
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オオツノアゲハ | Great Hornfly | 5 | 220z | By-product of trade with Moga Bee Yard | An insect with a giant horn, massive shell, and wings of butterfly-like beauty. |
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オオクワアゲハ | Butterfly Beetle | 5 | 220z | By-product of trade with Moga Bee Yard | A strange insect with the large jaws of a beetle and the delicate wings of a butterfly. |
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オオナナホシ | Great Ladybug | 5 | 1200z | Reward from Hub Quest "The New Tenant" (5★) | A giant insect with a very hard shell. Protects crops by eating harmful pests. |
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皇帝バッタ | Emperor Hopper | 8 | 1200z | Everywhere in G Rank | A grasshopper with an exceptionally strong shell. Prized as a crafting material. |
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マボロシチョウ | Flutterfly | 8 | 1800z | G-Rank Deserted Island, Marshlands, Volcano, and Jungle | A butterfly with shimmering wings. So rarely seen in the wild, many believe it to be a myth. |
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冥カイコ | Stygian Worm | 8 | 2000z | G-Rank Jungle | Spins a jet-black silk which, when woven into cloth, can withstand wyvern claws. |
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毒クモリ | Toxic Kumori | 4 | 480z | Send Meownster Hunters to Rare Spots in the Low-Rank Tundra | An insect that possesses a powerful poison used by certain tribes for hunting. |
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オオ毒クモリ | Large Toxic Kumori | 6 | 960z | Send Meownster Hunters to Rare Spots in the High-Rank Tundra | The largest of the Kumori, it possesses a deadly poison banned by many countries. |
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オオゲキ毒クモリ | Lethal Kumori | 8 | 1920z | Send Meownster Hunters to Rare Spots in the G-Rank Tundra | An irregular Kumori that carries a fast-acting, lethal poison. You'd need a miracle to survive... |
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蝕龍蟲 | Dracophage Bug | 4 | 500z | Send Meownster Hunters to the Wetlands | It likes Dragonfell Berries, causing it to store Dragon Element energy in its body. |
MHGU Account Item Bugs[]
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ロイヤルカブト | Royal Rhino | 2 | 80z | Verdant Hills, Arctic Ridge, Misty Peaks, Dunes, Marshlands, Volcano, Primal Forest, Frozen Seaway, Desert, Jungle | A beetle with a jewel-like gleam that collectors pay dearly for. |
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ゴッドカブト | Divine Rhino | 4 | 1000z | High-Rank Verdant Hills, Arctic Ridge, Misty Peaks, Dunes, Marshlands, Volcano, Primal Forest, Frozen Seaway, Desert, Jungle | A sublime prize from the Altaroth collectors adore. |
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銀色コオロギ | Silver Cricket | 2 | 210z | Deserted Island, Ancestral Steppe, Volcanic Hollow, Ruined Pinnacle | A cricket with silver wings. Chirps the soothing sounds of summer. |
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金色コオロギ | Gold Cricket | 4 | 980z | High-Rank Deserted Island, Ancestral Steppe, Volcanic Hollow, Ruined Pinnacle | A cricket with gold wings. Chirps the soothing sounds of summer. |
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不老蛾 | Immortal Moth | 2 | 160z | Jurassic Frontier | A pretty moth that seems to live forever. It is used in medicine. |
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大不老蛾 | Large Immortal Moth | 4 | 1200z | High-Rank Jurassic Frontier | A giant Immortal Moth. Said to be able to grant eternal life. |