Where to Find and Catch Shimmerfly in Palia

Palia’s Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update is now live, bringing a new charm to Kilima Valley with the Great Shimmerfly Migration. The Great Shimmerfly Migration is an annual event where shimmerflies migrate to Kilima Valley temporarily. A Shimmerfly is an uncommon bug, available only during the Great Shimmerfly Migration, which lasts until the end of the Beauty & the Beach update. As it is one of the highlights of the update, it is essential to know how to get Shimmerflies. In this guide, we will explain where to find and catch Shimmerfly in Palia.

Where to Find Shimmerfly in Palia

The Shimmerfly is an uncommon bug that spawns throughout the Kilima Valley at any time of the day. It is a blue and pink butterfly, but glowing, making it easier to recognize than other butterflies in Kilima Valley. Players can easily find a Shimmerfly while traversing the fields in Kilima Valley. A few of the hot spots where the Shimmerfly often spawns are Leafhopper Hills, Remembrance Garden, and Mayor’s Estate.

TIP: Shimmerflies are easier to locate during evening and nighttime, due to their glowing effect.

Another great method to find Shimmerflies is to place down the Honey Lure. It will spawn Shimmerflies alongside the Common Blue Butterflies, allowing you to catch multiple Shimmerflies at a location.

How to Catch Shimmerfly in Palia

Catching the Shimmerfly is easier than catching the rare butterflies, as it tries to flee in a straight direction at a slow speed. Due to its slow speed, throwing multiple smoke bombs at it once will stun it instantly, allowing you to catch it straight away.

However, if you are not consistent in your aiming ability, try to use the Sticky Smoke Bombs on it to make it even slower, and then use the smoke bombs on it to make it unconscious. Once it is stunned, go over to it, and you will get the option to pick it up. If you are lucky, it will drop the Shimmerfly Plush.

Use of Shimmerfly in Palia

The main use of Shimmerfly is to use it for the Shimmerfly Catching bundle at the Bulletin Board. Moreover, players can catch it for the Insect-A-Palooza event. Other than that, players can sell Shimmerfly to Zeki or at the Shipping Bin. Moreover, you can also gift it to certain villagers who like it or those who need it. So, if you can find any Shimmerflies, store one in the storage so you can give one to the villagers who need it. The villagers’ needs change every week, so it is better to keep an eye on them.