The Coral Mantis is an uncommon insect found in the Mines. Here’s everything you need to know about locating it, catching it, and what it’s used for.
Location
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Area | Tide Caverns (Mines) |
| Floors | 21–39 (sometimes listed up to 40) |
| Time of Day | All day (6 AM – 2 AM) |
| Season / Weather | Any (mines are unaffected) |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Sell Price | 35 Tesserae |
It appears as a free-roaming bug on the floor of the Tide Caverns. Players often report better luck on floors in the mid-to-upper 20s and 30s (especially around floors 27–37).
How to Catch the Coral Mantis
- Equip your Bug Net.
- Explore the Tide Caverns (floors 21–39).
- Look for it wandering on the ground — it does not hide inside rocks.
- Swing the net to catch it. Missing does not scare it away permanently.
- Tip: Breaking rocks and boxes in the area can help increase overall bug spawn rates. If you don’t see one, exit and re-enter the floor or move to a nearby floor and check again.
No special tools or weather conditions are required.
Museum Uses
The Coral Mantis is part of the Insects Wing at the Museum.
| Set Name | Insects Required |
|---|---|
| Tide Caverns Insect Set | Coral Mantis Hermit Snail Puddle Spider Sea Scarab Waterfly |
Donating it contributes to completing this set. Completing insect sets rewards furniture, Tesserae, and progress toward town rank.
Other Uses
| Use | Details |
|---|---|
| Terrarium | Place with 4 other Uncommon insects to produce Uncommon Fish Bait and/or Uncommon Bug Pheromones every 3 days (after fulfilling the terrarium’s request) |
| Gifting | Universally disliked by most villagers. Neutral for Dell, Dozy, Henrietta, and Luc |
| Quests | Required for certain story or side quests |
Quick Tips
- The Coral Mantis is one of the easier uncommon mine insects once you unlock the Tide Caverns.
- Keep a few extras if you plan to use terrariums for bait and pheromones.
- It is not season- or weather-dependent, so you can hunt for it any day.
Once you donate one to the Museum, you’ll see Adeline comment on how pretty and pink it looks on display. Happy hunting!
