Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding and Catching the Ornamental Butterfly – This is the Best Location for It

In some side quests of Monster Hunter Wilds, you need to find and capture certain endemic creatures. One of them is the Dapperwing. What you need it for, where to find it, and how to catch it, can be read here.

What do I need the Dapperwing for? The side quest is given to you by the NPC Samin in the base camp of the Windebene. To complete the quest “Samin’s Research Report,” you need to capture a Dapperwing. To get the quest, you must have first completed “Dareel’s Research Report.”

We will show you where you can safely find a Dapperwing and how to catch it.

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Update from September 2, 2026: We have reviewed the article and made minor structural adjustments.
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Best location to find a Dapperwing

Dapperwings are at home in the Karmin Forest. You can most easily find Dapperwings in area 6:

Location on the map

Once you arrive, you need to look out for this bird:

This is what the Dapperwing looks like

They usually sit on branches and can easily be overlooked due to their green color:

Monster Hunter Wilds-Dapperwing location screenshot
Sometimes the bird is easy to overlook

How do I catch the Dapperwing? Once you spot a Dapperwing, you need to equip your net, aim, and the bird will land in your net if you haven’t startled it away. Sometimes, the birds may fly around, so you need to be patient or catch them in mid-air.

Tip: They are more colorful during abundance

What can I do if I’m having trouble finding the bird? If you’re having trouble spotting the Dapperwing, you can also set the season to “Abundance” because then their colors are brighter and more noticeable.

How do I set the environment to “Abundance”? You can do this either in your tent or at your grill using the “Rest” function. For this, you need to invest 300 guild points.

If you are looking for solutions for other quests, you can also check our guide overview. There you will find a lot of current guides and overviews: Monster Hunter Wilds: All guides, beginner tips, and information overview

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.

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