Moonlight Moth: A Comprehensive Guide for OSRS Players

The Moonlight Moth is a rare and elusive creature found in the Great Kourend Woodlands on the island of Kourend. It is a nocturnal creature and is only active at night. Moonlight Moths are attracted to light and can be found near lanterns, campfires, or even the player's own lantern.

1. How to Catch Moonlight Moths

Catching Moonlight Moths requires a butterfly net and a jar. Players can purchase a butterfly net from the Trapper in Burthorpe or the Grand Exchange. Jars can be purchased from the General Store in Port Sarim or the Grand Exchange.

To catch a Moonlight Moth, players must first find one. Moonlight Moths are most commonly found near lanterns, campfires, or even the player's own lantern. Once a player has found a Moonlight Moth, they must approach it slowly and carefully. Moonlight Moths are easily startled and will fly away if disturbed.

Once the player is close enough to the Moonlight Moth, they must swing their butterfly net at it. If the player is successful, the Moonlight Moth will be caught in the net. The player can then transfer the Moonlight Moth to a jar.

2. Uses of Moonlight Moths

Moonlight Moths can be used to create Moonlight Essence, which is used in the Lunar Diplomacy quest. Moonlight Essence can also be used to charge lunar staves and lunar armor.

3. Selling Moonlight Moths

Moonlight Moths can be sold to the Trapper in Burthorpe or the Grand Exchange. The price of Moonlight Moths varies depending on the market price.

4. Common Mistakes to Avoid

There are a few common mistakes that players make when trying to catch Moonlight Moths. These mistakes include:

• Disturbing the Moonlight Moth: Moonlight Moths are easily startled and will fly away if disturbed. Players must approach Moonlight Moths slowly and carefully.

  

• Using the wrong equipment: Moonlight Moths can only be caught with a butterfly net and a jar. Players who try to catch Moonlight Moths with other equipment will be unsuccessful.

• Catching Moonlight Moths during the day: Moonlight Moths are only active at night. Players who try to catch Moonlight Moths during the day will be unsuccessful.

5. Pros and Cons of Moonlight Moths

Pros:

• Rare and valuable: Moonlight Moths are a rare and valuable commodity. They can be sold for a high price to the Trapper in Burthorpe or the Grand Exchange.

• Used in quests: Moonlight Moths are used in the Lunar Diplomacy quest. Players who want to complete this quest will need to catch Moonlight Moths.

• Charged lunar staves and armor: Moonlight Moths can be used to charge lunar staves and lunar armor. This makes them useful for players who want to use lunar magic.

Cons:

• Difficult to catch: Moonlight Moths are easily startled and can be difficult to catch. Players must be patient and careful when trying to catch Moonlight Moths.

• Only active at night: Moonlight Moths are only active at night. Players who want to catch Moonlight Moths will need to play at night.

• Low spawn rate: Moonlight Moths have a low spawn rate. This means that players may need to spend a lot of time looking for them.

6. FAQs

• Where can I find Moonlight Moths? Moonlight Moths can be found in the Great Kourend Woodlands on the island of Kourend. They are most commonly found near lanterns, campfires, or even the player's own lantern.

• How do I catch Moonlight Moths? Moonlight Moths can be caught with a butterfly net and a jar. Players must approach Moonlight Moths slowly and carefully.

• What are Moonlight Moths used for? Moonlight Moths can be used to create Moonlight Essence, which is used in the Lunar Diplomacy quest. Moonlight Essence can also be used to charge lunar staves and lunar armor.

• How much are Moonlight Moths worth? The price of Moonlight Moths varies depending on the market price. They can typically be sold for between 10,000 and 20,000 gold coins.

• Can I catch Moonlight Moths during the day? No, Moonlight Moths are only active at night.