Golden Bugs

Collecting all 24 Golden Bugs in Twilight Princess is a rewarding side quest that offers a significant rupee payout and a unique item. There are 12 pairs of bugs, one male and one female for each type. For every pair you deliver to Agitha in Castle Town, she will reward you with a hefty sum of rupees. Collecting all 24 will net you the largest wallet upgrade in the game!

General Tips for Golden Bug Hunting

Listen Carefully: Golden Bugs emit a distinct shimmering sound when you are near them. Keep your ears open!
Look for Sparkles: Visually, they often glow or sparkle, making them easier to spot, especially at night.
Use Your Senses (Wolf Link): As Wolf Link, your senses can highlight Golden Bugs, even through walls or in tall grass. This is invaluable for locating hidden specimens.
Boomerang is Your Friend: Many bugs are found on high walls, trees, or ceilings. The Gale Boomerang is perfect for knocking them down to collect.
Night vs. Day: Some bugs only appear at night, while others are present during the day. We'll specify this for each bug.
Check Back: If you miss a bug, it will respawn in its location after you leave and re-enter the area.

Golden Bug Locations

Faron Woods

Male Ant: Found on a tree near the entrance to Faron Woods from Hyrule Field. Look for it during the day.
Female Ant: Located inside the cave where you first meet the Monkey. It's on a wall or ceiling; use your Boomerang. Available day or night.

Hyrule Field (Faron Province)

Male Mantis: On the bridge leading from Faron Woods to Hyrule Field. It's often on the archway. Day or night.
Female Mantis: On the wall of the ruined archway just before the entrance to Kakariko Village. Day or night.

Kakariko Village

Male Stag Beetle: On the side of the house near the Spirit's Spring. Look for it at night.
Female Stag Beetle: On the wall of the general store. Best found at night.

Death Mountain Trail

Male Butterfly: Fluttering around the hot springs area near the Goron Mines entrance. Day or night.
Female Butterfly: On a rock face near the beginning of the Death Mountain Trail, close to Kakariko Village. Day or night.

Hyrule Field (Eldin Province)

Male Grasshopper: In the tall grass near the bridge leading to Kakariko Village. Use Wolf Link's senses to pinpoint it. Day or night.
Female Grasshopper: In the open field area, often hopping around near the path to the Eldin Bridge. Day or night.

Zora's Domain

Male Dragonfly: Flying around the frozen waterfall area. Use the Clawshot to reach higher ledges if needed. Day or night.
Female Dragonfly: Near the entrance to Snowpeak Ruins, often hovering over the water. Day or night.

Lake Hylia

Male Ladybug: On a lily pad in the southern part of Lake Hylia, near the Fyer's cannon. Day or night.
Female Ladybug: On a rock or wall near the entrance to the Fishing Hole. Day or night.

Hyrule Field (Lanayru Province)

Male Beetle: On a tree near the entrance to Lake Hylia. Use your Boomerang. Day or night.
Female Beetle: On the wall of the bridge leading to Castle Town. Day or night.

Castle Town

Male Snail: Inside Agitha's Castle, on the wall near the entrance. Day or night.
Female Snail: Inside Agitha's Castle, on the wall near the back of the room. Day or night.

Gerudo Desert

Male Pill Bug: Under a rock or in the sand near the entrance to the Arbiter's Grounds. Use a Bomb to reveal it if necessary. Day or night.
Female Pill Bug: Rolling around in the sand near the ruined structures in the desert. Day or night.

Hidden Village

Male Phasmid: On the wall of one of the buildings in the Hidden Village. Use your Clawshot to reach higher spots. Day or night.
Female Phasmid: On the side of the largest building in the Hidden Village, often near a window. Day or night.

Snowpeak

Male Weevil: On a tree trunk near the beginning of the Snowpeak area, close to the cave entrance. Day or night.
Female Weevil: On a snowy rock face or tree near the path leading up to Snowpeak Ruins. Day or night.

Rewards

For each pair of Golden Bugs you bring to Agitha in Castle Town, she will reward you with 50 Rupees. Once you have collected and delivered all 24 Golden Bugs (12 pairs), Agitha will bestow upon you the largest wallet upgrade available, allowing you to carry a staggering 1,000 Rupees!