Insect

, also known as , and Bug Parts, are a group of , , and found in various games throughout the . With the exception of Shadow Insects, Bugs do not have plot-relevance; their role is usually limited to sidequests.
==Location and Uses==
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Generic, blue beetle-like Bugs can be stored in Bottles in . They can be found under small Rocks and inside Bushes or they can be purchased at the Medicine Shop for 50 Rupees. Each Bottle holds three individual Bugs which, when released, will scatter around for a few seconds, and then dig underground, never to be seen again. Their preferred breeding grounds are mounds of soft soil. These seemingly insignificant Bugs benefit Link greatly while he searches for Gold Skulltulas. If Link finds a mound of soft soil to drop them on, they will burrow into the soil and in so doing may reveal a Gold Skulltula. Since three Bugs appear every time they are released, this can be useful to increase or maintain Bug supply by releasing and re-catching Bugs in new Bottles. This trick can also be used for quick money in , as they can be sold to the Buyer for 50 Rupees per Bottle.
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Bugs take a similar role to their iteration in . If Link releases a Bottle of Bugs near a mound of soft soil, different items such as Rupees, Arrows, and Bombs will come out. This happens everywhere that patches of soft soil are found, with the exception of the Swamp Spider House, where Gold Skulltulas are released instead, much like in .
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The Bugs of , Golden Bugs, are found all over Hyrule. A child in Hyrule Castle Town, Agitha, fancies these Bugs and sent invitations to 24 Bugs around Hyrule for a ball. Unfortunately, it seems none have arrived, and she asks for Link's help in bringing all the Golden Bugs to Agitha's Castle. She will reward Link generously upon finding and giving her the Bugs. Collecting them all leads to two Wallet upgrades, each with a higher maximum Rupee capacity. The collection of Golden Bugs is an optional Sidequest and is not required for completion of the game.
There are 12 types of Golden Bugs, and a male (♂) and female (♀) of each type, for a total of 24 to bring back to Agitha for her Bug ball. Both male and female variations of a single Bug exist in the same region, relatively nearby, thus making the hunting for a pair easier.
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Bugs are a collectible item found in both the The Sky and on the The Surface in . At night, they can be sold to Strich, who is particularly fond of them, or used to upgrade Potions at the Infusion Shop. Insects are abundant on Bug Rock in the Thunderhead. At Bug Rock, Stritch runs a mini-game called Bug Heaven during the day, which involves catching specific Bugs within a certain time limit. 
Beedle owns a pet Bug called the Horned Colossus Beetle. At some point during the game, Beedle loses his Bug. Link must regain it from Stritch by completing Bug Heaven. For returning the beetle to its rightful owner, Link receives 5 Gratitude Crystals and a 50% discount on all items at the Beedle's Air Shop for the remainder of his journey.
Bugs may be caught by rolling into a wall or a tree with the Bug on it, to make it fall to the ground, though Bugs with a propensity for evasiveness are capable of avoiding capture through this method. Bugs can be stunned by using Glittering Spores, allowing Link to more easily catch these evasive Bug species. Bugs can also be caught from a greater distance by using a Bug Net, which can be purchased at Beedle's Air Shop for 50 Rupees. The upgraded version of the Bug Net, the Big Bug Net, makes it easier to catch insects.
When entering , the current amount of Bugs from the previous game are passed over and are available at the start.
 List of Bugs
Bug	Description 	Location(s)
 	A forest insect that delivers a painful sting. If you spot a hive, watch out! 	Faron Woods, Deep Woods and Bug Rock
 	A common bug found throughout the world. Highly prized as an ingredient in potions. 	Across the surface and the Sky
 	A desert insect that will fly far to escape capture. Creep up on it to catch it. 	Lanayru Desert
 	A glowing Skyloft insect that only comes out at night. Its beauty is said to calm the mind.	Skyloft and other sky-islands at night or in caves
 	A slow forest bug that is easy to catch. Roll into trees to knock it down. 	Skyloft and Faron Woods
 	A volcano-dwelling insect often spotted in groups. It moves little and is easy to catch. 	Eldin Volcano
 	A desert insect that is quick to fly away. Deemed the most difficult insect to catch. 	Lanayru Desert
 	An insect native to Skyloft. It's very popular with children. 	Skyloft
 	A valuable and hard-to-catch forest insect that will leap away when in danger. 	Faron Woods
 	A Skyloft insect that's fairly easy to catch. Its powerful forelimbs give a painful pinch. 	Skyloft
 	A desert insect that is often found in swarms. Has a face that's so ugly it's cute. 	Lanayru Desert
 	A rare volcano-dwelling bug that rolls a ball of unidentified material everywhere it goes. 	Eldin Volcano
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Many Bugs can be found throughout Hyrule in . They can be Cooked into Elixirs.
 List of Insects in 
Bug	Hyrule Compendium entry 	Common locations 	Cooking effects
 	The powdery scales of this butterfly's wings cool the air around it. Watching it flutter around snowflakes is a thing of beauty. Cook it with monster parts for a heat-resistant elixir.	Hyrule Ridge, Tabantha Frontier 	Heat Resistance
 	A butterfly found in the woods and plains of warm regions. Its wings absorb the warmth of the sun. Cook it with monster parts to create an elixir that makes you feel warm and fuzzy. 	Eldin Mountains, Great Hyrule Forest 	Cold Resistance
 	This rare butterfly only shows itself when it rains. The organs in its body produce an insulating compound. When made into an elixir, it offers electrical resistance. 	Hyrule Ridge, Gerudo Highlands 	Shock Resistance
 	This rare butterfly lives in volcanic regions. Its body contains a heat-resistant liquid, which can be turned into a topical elixir that offers resistance to flames. 	Death Mountain, Eldin Canyon 	Flame Guard
 	This dragonfly prefers the cool shade of trees to the warmth of the sun. Its wings disperse heat from its body, which can be cooked into a heat-resistance elixir. 	Hyrule Ridge, Tabantha Frontier 	Cold Resistance
 	This dragonfly has a special organ that causes it to sweat profusely. Cook it with monster parts for an elixir that will raise your core temperature so you can resist the cold. 	Akkala Highlands, Hyrule Field 	Heat Resistance
 	This rare dragonfly only appears in the rain. Its wings direct electricity away from its body. Cook it with monster parts for an electricity- resistance elixir. 	Gerudo Desert, Hyrule Ridge 	Shock Resistance
 	A very energetic cricket. Cook it with monster parts to create a stamina-recovery elixir. 	East Necluda, Hyrule Field, cutting grass	Stamina Recovery
 	This beetle's razor-sharp horns demand that you handle it with care. Boil the horns alongside monster parts to concoct an elixir that will raise your attack power. 	East Necluda, West Necluda 	Attack Up
 	This beetle's hard body resembles armor. When the shell is cooked with monster parts, the resulting elixir boosts your defense. 	Faron Grasslands, Hyrule Field 	Defense Up
 	This valuable beetle can live up to ten years. When cooked with monster parts, its impressive vitality translates into an elixir that will greatly restore your stamina. 	East Necluda, West Necluda 	Stamina Recovery
 	These fireflies glow gently in the dark. When cooked with monster parts, the compound that causes it to glow results in an elixir that will allow you to move more quietly. 	Great Hyrule Forest, West Necluda 	Stealth Up
==Varieties==
File:TP Hylian Hornet Model.png|Bee
File:MM Dragonfly Model.png|Dragonfly
File:Forest Firefly.png|Forest Firefly
File:MM Moth Model.png|Moth
File:TP Shadow Insect Render.png|Shadow Insect
===Butterfly===
Butterflies first appear in , and similarly in , however Link cannot interact with them. In and , if one butterfly touches a Deku Stick, it will turn into either a Fairy or a Bomb. In , Joy Butterflies appear as a result of certain Kinstone Fusions.
In and , butterflies are collectible items with different uses. In , there are the ♂ and ♀ varieties of the Golden Butterflies, and in , there are the Blessed Butterflies.
In , Goddess Butterflies appear. One Goddess Butterfly appears in "The Land of Twilight" Scenario under Agitha's ownership, and is used to find the era's Gate of Souls. Goddess Butterflies also appear as an obstacle in certain Adventure Mode Maps, and can be removed by using the Goddess's Harp Item Card on them. Agitha also attacks with giant Golden Butterflies in her Parasol moveset, as well as with giant Golden Beetles.
==Trivia==
*Bugs of , namely the Deku Hornets and Gerudo Dragonflies, pay homage to two races that do not appear in the game.
*The Deku Hornet is a unique breed of Bug for a number of reasons:
**Rather than fleeing at the sight of Link, they will actively come to him, in swarms, making them the easiest Bug to catch in batches.
**They are also the only Bug that can hurt Link (even though both the Skyloft Mantis and Sky Stag Beetle are mentioned to have powerful appendages that one should be aware of), and will attack him if he comes near their nest.
**Deku Hornets are the only Bug that cannot be Z-Targeted. Therefore, it is unknown what Fi has to say about them.
==Nomenclature==
See respective pages for translations, see here for the translations of each Bug in Skyward Sword.
==Gallery==
File:OoT Bug Model.png|Bottled Bugs from and 
File:OoT Bug Icon.png|Bottled Bug icon from and 
File:OoT Bugs Model.png|Bugs from and 
File:MM3D Bug Bottled Model.png|Bottled from 
==See Also==
* Collectibles