How to Find (& Catch) Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing in Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ recent summer update has players exploring the depths of the ocean for all kinds of new creatures and items. The summer update was especially tough on players’ favorite museum curator, Blathers. This recurring character of the franchise is terribly afraid of insects. The new crawling critters from the recent update have only plagued him further.

Now is the best time to grab a net and catch some seasonal critters. As players are aware, certain species of insects and fish are unavailable at various times of day and various months of the year depending on hemisphere. As Autumn approaches, the opportunities to catch insects like the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing diminish. This guide will assist players in finding and catching the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

How to Find the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is a large winged butterfly with a prismatic green and blue coloring that is sure to catch the players eye. Because of its’ wing size, the butterfly flies awkwardly as well. The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing does not have the fastest flying speed, providing the player with plenty of time to switch to their net and give chase.

The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is available in the Northern Hemisphere from May to September and the Southern Hemisphere from November to March. They can be found flying near flowers from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., making this butterfly an easy catch while players stroll through their island throughout the day.

How to Catch the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Players can take their favorite net and stroll across the island while in search of the majestic Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing. Players must be careful; as the butterfly is quick to fly off after a couple failed attempts. If players succeed, they can trade the butterfly for 4,000 bells at Nook’s Cranny. If Flick, the bug aficionado, is visiting the island, players can receive one and a half times that amount, 6,000 bells. Of course, if this is the players’ first time catching the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing, they might be more interested in donating one to Blathers. However, a true Animal Crossing collector will save three of the butterflies to receive a special Grand model of the butterfly from Flick.

While the Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing is not the most valuable insect to catch, the butterfly makes a nice addition to the players collection. The Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing’ color scheme also pairs nicely with the new Mermaid DIY recipes that are obtainable from Pascal, who joined the game during the recent update. It’s safe to say that the recent update has been a success, and players have high expectations for future updates with new seasons approaching.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available on the Nintendo Switch.

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