Catch Bugs Locations
Every Catch Bugs zone changes the bug pool, the lure that's most useful and the next net you should be buying. This Catch Bugs locations guide walks the world in unlock order — from the starter Grasslands to the endgame Secret Tomb under Dune Burrow and the April-2026 Desert expansion — with the verified spawns, NPCs and tips for every Catch Bugs zone.
All Catch Bugs zones in unlock order
The Catch Bugs unlock order is roughly Grasslands → Crawlwood → Moon Hollow → Deeproot Caves → Dune Burrow → Jewel Jungle → Desert (April 2026), with the Secret Tomb hidden under Dune Burrow.
Grasslands
verified starter zone
Open green fields where every Catch Bugs run begins. Common butterflies, beetles and ants for early money. The vivarium tutorial happens here.
Unlock condition
Default starting area for every new player.
Tips for Grasslands
- Sell duplicates fast to afford the Fast Net upgrade ($8,000)
- Place your first rare bug in the vivarium for offline cash before selling
Sources: YouTube — The BEST Progression in Roblox Catch Bugs
Crawlwood
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Wooded area with stronger common and rare bugs, used as the bridge between the Grasslands tutorial and Moon Hollow / Deeproot Caves.
Unlock condition
Unlocks shortly after Grasslands as part of the early progression.
Tips for Crawlwood
- A Royal Net ($76,000) makes Crawlwood much faster
- Crawlwood farming is the typical funding for entering Moon Hollow
Sources: YouTube — The BEST Progression in Roblox Catch Bugs
Moon Hollow
verified mid zone
Moon-lit hollow where night-active bugs spawn. Home of the Crescent Wing Butterfly, one of the three keys to the Secret Tomb.
Unlock condition
Mid-game zone unlocked via progression — see in-game progression tab.
Notable Catch Bugs spawns in Moon Hollow
Required to unlock the Secret Tomb. Also a high-value vivarium bug at unlock time.
Condition: Spawns only after in-game 6:30 PM (night cycle)
Tips for Moon Hollow
- Crescent Wing Butterfly only spawns after 6:30 PM in-game time — wait through the day cycle
- Bring at least a Royal Net before grinding here
Sources: ProGameGuides — How to Unlock the Secret Tomb, NoLEEP — Unlock the Secret Tomb (3 Bug Locations)
Deeproot Caves
verified mid zone
Branching cave system with quest pickups and statue collectibles. Wasp Moth (the second Secret Tomb key) and Cave Mother (Celestial rarity) both spawn here.
Unlock condition
Unlocks after Moon Hollow / mid-game progression.
Notable Catch Bugs spawns in Deeproot Caves
Required to unlock the Secret Tomb.
Endgame vivarium target; one of the highest-rarity confirmed cave spawns.
Tips for Deeproot Caves
- Sweep statue locations on every run — they tie into Deeproot quests
- Wasp Moth is required for the Secret Tomb — keep one before selling
Sources: ProGameGuides — How to Unlock the Secret Tomb, YouTube — Deeproot Caves Quests Locations, YouTube — Cave Mother (Celestial)
Dune Burrow
verified late zone
Sun-baked dunes and underground burrows. Spiny Harvestman (the third Secret Tomb key) spawns here, and the Secret Tomb entrance is hidden between the Potion Traders rocks and the waterfall.
Unlock condition
Late-game desert area — host of the Secret Tomb entrance.
Notable Catch Bugs spawns in Dune Burrow
Required to unlock the Secret Tomb.
Tips for Dune Burrow
- Spiny Harvestman is one of three keys to the Secret Tomb
- Find the rocky tunnel between the Potion Traders / net area and the waterfall to access the Secret Tomb
Sources: ProGameGuides — How to Unlock the Secret Tomb, NoLEEP — Unlock the Secret Tomb (3 Bug Locations)
Secret Tomb
verified endgame zone
Hidden endgame area beneath Dune Burrow. Houses the Anpu NPC who sells the Bone Net, plus exotic Undead Scorpion, Thousand Scorpion and Secret Tomb Swarm spawns.
Unlock condition
Carry Crescent Wing Butterfly + Wasp Moth + Spiny Harvestman simultaneously, then enter the hidden tunnel in Dune Burrow.
Notable Catch Bugs spawns in Secret Tomb
Secret Tomb spawn. Strong vivarium income and quest tie-in with Anpu NPC.
Condition: Only inside the Secret Tomb after unlock
Secret Tomb spawn — pairs with Bone Net for endgame grinding.
Condition: Only inside the Secret Tomb after unlock
Bulk swarm event in the Secret Tomb — gather quickly with Bone Net for fast cash.
Condition: Group spawn inside the Secret Tomb
NPCs
- Anpu
Tips for Secret Tomb
- Talk to Anpu to buy the Bone Net (200,000,000) — high luck for endgame grinding
- Bring a Scorpion Net or stronger first if you want to capture every spawn
Sources: ProGameGuides — How to Unlock the Secret Tomb, YouTube — How to Unlock Secret Tomb, YouTube — How To Get To The New Secret Tomb
Jewel Jungle
verified mid-late zone
Lush jungle with hidden statues you must locate for quest progression. New zone shown in player tutorials.
Unlock condition
Unlocks via mid-late progression. Contains statue collection objectives.
Tips for Jewel Jungle
- Run the statue route once before grinding — the quest reward is worth more than raw catches
- Bring a high-luck net for rare jungle spawns
Sources: YouTube — Jewel Jungle Location Guide, YouTube — All Statue Locations in Jewel Jungle
Desert (April 2026 expansion)
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Wide desert zone added in April 2026, with new lures (Sandstorm, Solar, Area 51), new mythical-tier bugs such as Colossal Sandworm and the Rune multiplier system.
Unlock condition
Released in the April 2026 update. Tied to the Rune system and high-tier nets.
Notable Catch Bugs spawns in Desert (April 2026 expansion)
Headline desert spawn from the April 2026 update.
Condition: Desert zone (April 2026 update). Likely tied to Sandstorm Lure.
Tips for Desert (April 2026 expansion)
- Stack Sandstorm Lure during sandstorm weather events for the best spawn rate
- Runes can multiply earnings — slot them before grinding the desert
Sources: RoUniverse — April 2026 Desert / Net Upgrade Review
Jungle (verify)
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Possibly an additional jungle biome referenced in update commentary; could overlap with Jewel Jungle.
Unlock condition
Mentioned in patch coverage; confirm distinction from Jewel Jungle.
Sources: RoUniverse — April 2026 Desert / Net Upgrade Review
How Catch Bugs locations connect to nets, bugs and progression
Every Catch Bugs zone has a matching net tier and a matching set of vivarium bugs. The Grasslands and Crawlwood are happy with the Fast Net. Moon Hollow and Deeproot Caves ask for at least a Royal Net. Dune Burrow and the Secret Tomb push you toward the Scorpion Net (250M) or the Bone Net (200M). The April 2026 Desert is the playground for the new Nuclear, Black Hole and Dark Matter nets.
Quick links: net upgrade table, Secret Tomb guide, bug list, beginner guide.