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This page contains a full list of all new May fish and new May bugs that can be caught in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. We have even included a handy checklist of the new Fish and Bugs that you can catch throughout the month.
- All New Bugs Appearing in May
- All New Fish Appearing in May
- All New Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Appearing in May
All New Bugs Appearing in May
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, there are 8 new bugs available to be caught in May. In the Southern Hemisphere, there are 3 new bugs for players to catch.Scroll down to see exactly when and where to get them in our handy May Bug checklist.
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| New Bugs in May | |
|---|---|
| Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere |
| Banded Dragonfly | Damselfly |
| Diving Beetle | Mole Cricket |
| Great Purple Emperor | Tarantula |
| Pondskater | |
| Queen Alexandra's Birdwing | |
| Rosalia Batesi Beetle | |
| Scorpion | |
| Violin Beetle | |
All New Fish Appearing in May
For those in the Northern Hemisphere, there are 8 new fish available to be caught in May. In the Southern Hemisphere, there are 5 new fish for players to catch.Scroll down to see exactly when and where to get them in our handy May Fish checklist.
| New Fish in May | |
|---|---|
| Northern Hemipshere | Southern Hemisphere |
| Angelfish | Bitterling |
| Betta | Blowfish |
| Catfish | Blue Marlin |
| Frog | Football Fish |
| Giant Trevally | Tuna |
| Mahi-Mahi | |
| Nibblefish | |
| Rainbowfish | |
All May Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures
Here, you'll find a complete list of all Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures that are new during the month of May for the Northern hemisphere in ACNH. Don't forget to use our handy checklists below to make sure you've caught everything.
- Northern Hemisphere:
- NewBugsin May - Northern Hemisphere
- New Fishin May - Northern Hemisphere
- New Sea Creatures in May - Northern Hemisphere
- Southern Hemisphere:
- New Bugsin May - Southern Hemisphere
- NewFishin May - Southern Hemisphere
- New Sea Creatures in May - Southern Hemisphere
NewBugsin May - Northern Hemisphere
If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect eight new bugsin May.
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 | Flying | 8am - 5pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April |
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| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | On Ponds and Rivers | 8am - 7pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | Flying | 4am - 7am | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | On Ponds and Rivers | 8am - 7pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,000 | Flying | 8am - 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | On Tree Stumps | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | On Ground | 7pm - 4am | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April |
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| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 | On Trees | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, September, October, November | |
| Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, November, December |
New Fishin May - Northern Hemisphere
If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect eight new fish in May.
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 | River | 4pm - 9am | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | River | 9am - 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | Pond | 4pm - 9am | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pond | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August | ||
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February |
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| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,500 | Pier | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6,000 | Pier | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,500 | River | 9am - 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | River | 9am - 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April |
New Sea Creatures in May - Northern Hemisphere
Below is a list of all new Sea Creatures during the month of May in the Northern Hemisphere.
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1700 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
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| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | Huge Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10000 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM - 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: May June July August | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, November, December |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1100 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 AM - 9 PM | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July August, September, October | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December |
All May Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures - Southern Hemisphere
Here, you'll find a complete list of all Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures that are new during the month of May for the Southern hemispheres in ACNH. Don't forget to use our handy checklists below to make sure you've caught everything.
New Bugsin May - Southern Hemisphere
If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect three new bugs in May.
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| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Flying | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Underground | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April, May | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 | On Ground | 7pm - 4am | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
NewFishin May - Southern Hemisphere
If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect five new fish in May.
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 | River | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | Sea | 9pm - 4am | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August |
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| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 | Pier | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April & July, August, September, | |
| Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March & May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 | Sea | 4pm - 9am | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
| Fish Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,000 | Pier | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
New Sea Creatures in May - Southern Hemisphere
Below is a list of all new Sea Creatures during the month of May in the Southern Hemisphere.
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 | MediumShadow | Sea (Diving) | 4PM - 9AM | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, November, December | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August |
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| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, November, December | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8000 | Large Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, November, December | |
| Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
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