September Birthdays
The following is a complete list of all villagers that will be celebrating birthdays during the month of September.
If you’re celebrating a birthday this month, the guides team at IGN wishes you a happy birthday! Be sure to check in ACNH for a special birthday surprise.
Following is a complete list of all the special events that take place in the month of September.
- September 3rd — Grass Day (Japanese version only)
Other events will be added as they’re announced by Nintendo.
Below is a guide to all things September bugs in ACNH for the northern and southern hemispheres. Use these handy checklists to make sure you’ve caught everything.
New Bugs in September – Northern Hemisphere
If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, you’ll be able to collect nine new and returning bugs in September. You can keep track of the new bugs here, or visit the All New September Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures page to keep track of all the new critters there.
Common Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
160 | Above Flowers | 4am – 7pm | Northern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Yellow Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
160 | Flying | 4am – 7pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, September, October | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, September, October, November, December |
Monarch Butterfly
Cricket
Bell Cricket
Red Dragonfly
Violin Beetle
Pill Bug
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
250 | Hitting Rocks | 11pm – 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
Centipede
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
300 | Hitting Rocks | 5pm – 11pm | Northern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December |
New Bugs in September – Southern Hemisphere
There are 10 new or returning bugs appearing in September for Southern Hemisphere players. You can keep track of the new bugs here, or visit the All New September Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures page to keep track of all the new critters there.
Yellow Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
160 | Flying | 4am – 7pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, September, October | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, September, October, November, December |
Tiger Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
240 | Flying | 4am – 7pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, February, March |
Peacock Butterfly
Mantis
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
430 | On Flowers | 8am – 5pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, March, April |
Orchid Mantis
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,400 | On Flowers (White) | 8am – 5pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
Honeybee
Stinkbug
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
120 | On Flowers | All Day | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April |
Man-faced Stink Bug
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 | On Flowers | 7pm – 8am | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April |
Ladybug
Tiger Beetle
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 | Flying | All Day | Northern Hemisphere:February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March |
Bugs Leaving in September – Northern Hemisphere
As summer comes to the an end with September, many bugs take their leave. Be sure to catch these 18 bugs if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere. You can also keep track of all the critters leaving after September with the All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in September.
Tiger Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
240 | Flying | 4am – 7pm | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, February, March |
Emperor Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
4,000 | Flying | 5pm – 8am | Northern Hemisphere:December, January, February, March, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December |
Agrias Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 | Flying | 8am – 5pm | Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March |
Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,500 | Flying above Flowers | 8am – 5pm | Northern Hemisphere:DecemberJanuary, February, April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:June, July, August, October, November, December, January, February, March |
Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing
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 |
Atlas Moth
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,000 | On Trees | 7pm – 4am | Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March, |
Madagascan Sunset Moth
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,500 | Flying | 8am – 4pm | Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March |
Grasshopper
Walker Cicada
Pondskater
Diving Beetle
Giant Water Bug
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
2,000 | On Ponds and Rivers | 7pm – 8am | Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:January, February, March, October, November, December |
Rosalia Batesi Beetle
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 |
Earth-boring Dung Beetle
Goliath Beetle
Rainbow Stag
Walking Leaf
Mosquito
Bugs Leaving in September – Southern Hemisphere
There are only two bugs leaving the Southern Hemisphere in September.
Emperor Butterfly
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
4,000 | Flying | 5pm – 8am | Northern Hemisphere:December, January, February, March, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December |
Centipede
Bug Icon | Price | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|
300 | Hitting Rocks | 5pm – 11pm | Northern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December |
Happy catching!
You’ll find all manner of fish in September, and if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s a big turnover as the season changes from summer to fall. There’s a more even balance of new and departing fish in the Southern Hemisphere.
New Fish in September – Northern Hemisphere
There are eight new and returning fish available for catching in the Northern Hemisphere in September. Two of these fish are only available this month, so don’t forget to catch them.
Pike
Cherry Salmon
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 | Medium Shadow | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Char
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,800 | Medium Shadow | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December & March, April, May |
Golden Trout
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15,000 | Medium Size | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, March, April, May |
Salmon
King Salmon
Mitten Crab
Sturgeon
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10,000 | Largest Shadow | River (Mouth) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
New Fish in September – Southern Hemisphere
There are six new and returning fish in the Southern Hemiphere in September.
Tadpole
Loach
Cherry Salmon
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 | Medium Shadow | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere:March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere:March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Char
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,800 | Medium Shadow | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December & March, April, May |
Golden Trout
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15,000 | Medium Size | River (Clifftop) | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May & September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November & March, April, May |
Barred Knifejaw
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5,000 | Medium Shadow | Sea | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere:September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
Fish Leaving in September – Northern Hemisphere
There are 24 fish leaving Northern Hemisphere waters after September. Too see all departing critters in one place, be sure to visit the All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in September checklist.
Crawfish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
200 | Small Shadow | Pond | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March |
Soft-shelled Turtle
Sweetfish
Salmon
King Salmon
Nibble Fish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow SIze | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,500 | Tiny Shadow | River | 9am – 4pm | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
Piranha
Arowana
Dorado
Gar
Arapaima
Saddled Bichir
Clownfish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
650 | Tiny Shadow | Oeacean | All Day | Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March |
Surgeonfish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1,000 | Small Shadow | Sea | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March |
Butterfly Fish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butterfly Fish | 1,000 | Small Shadow | Sea | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September |
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March |
Puffer Fish
Blue Marlin
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10,000 | Largest Shadow | 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 |
Giant Trevally
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4,500 | Extra Large Shadow | Pier | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September | |
Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March |
Ocean Sunfish
Saw Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Great White Shark
Whale Shark
Suckerfish
Fish leaving in September – Southern Hemisphere
There are six fish taking their leave from the waters of the Southern Hemisphere after September. Too see all departing critters in one place, be sure to visit the All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in September checklist.
Bitterling
Yellow Perch
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
300 | Medium Shadow | River | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March | |
Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September |
Stringfish
Sturgeon
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
10,000 | Largest Shadow | River (Mouth) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August, September |
Sea Butterfly
Football Fish
Fish Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2,500 | Large Shadow | Sea | 4pm – 9am | Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March | |
Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September |
September Sea Creatures
The waters of the world are changing in September! See which sea creatures are available and leaving in these checklists.
New Sea Creatures in September – Northern Hemisphere
There are five new sea creatures for the Northern Hemisphere in September.
Oyster
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1100 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, September, October, November, December | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August |
Turban Shell
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
Chambered Nautilus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM – 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Umbrella Octopus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November |
Sweet Shrimp
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1400 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM – 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: January, February, September, October, November, December | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August |
New Sea Creatures in September – Southern Hemisphere
You can find four new and returning sea creatures in the Southern Hemisphere in September.
Turban Shell
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November |
Spider Crab
Chambered Nautilus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1800 | Medium Shadow | Sea (Diving) | 4 PM – 9 AM | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November, December |
Umbrella Octopus
Creature Icon | Price | Shadow Size | Location | Time | Season / Months |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6000 | Small Shadow | Sea (Diving) | All Day | Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November | |
Southern Hemisphere: March, April, May, September, October, November |
Sea Creatures Leaving in September
Below are a list of the sea creatures taking their leave in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Use these checklists to keep track of the creatures you’ll need to catch before they go.
Sea Creatures Leaving in September – Northern Hemisphere
These eight sea creatures take their leave in September for the Northern Hemisphere players.
Sea Grapes
Sea Urchin
Slate Pencil Urchin
Moon Jellyfish
Gigas Giant Clam
Tiger Prawn
Horseshoe Crab
Flatworm
Sea Creatures Leaving in September – Southern Hemisphere
There is only one sea creature leaving the Southern Hemisphere waters in September.
Red King Crab