Swarming Insects in the Grove Quest Guide

Navigating Eternity Isle in Disney Dreamlight Valley presents players with a series of intriguing challenges, none more prominent than finding the swarming insects during Gaston's storyline. In the quest titled The Wild Tangle's Swarm, tracking down these buzzing pests in the Grove area is crucial for uncovering a missing piece of the Scarab Key. This guide provides a clear walkthrough to help you locate the swarm, craft the necessary items, and complete the objective efficiently.

Unlocking the Grove and Starting the Quest

Before you can begin searching for the insects, you must progress Gaston's storyline until he directs you to explore the Wild Tangle. Speaking with Rapunzel in the Grasslands reveals that a swarm of mysterious bugs was last seen deeper within the jungle area known as the Grove. Unlocking access to the Grove requires spending 4,000 Mist, which can be gathered by clearing Swirling Sands or completing Mist Duties across the island.

Once you enter the Grove, pay close attention to environmental cues like buzzing audio or unusual visuals. Many players initially mistake the dark cloud of swarming insects for a static image or decorative feature near the stone ruins. Finding their exact position allows you to snap a required photograph to advance your quest log.

Locating the Swarming Insects in the Grove

The swarming insects are located in the upper portion of the Grove, positioned near the riverbank close to the pathway leading toward the Promenade. You will notice a dark, hovering cluster of bugs gathered around an ancient stone pedestal. Stand close enough to hear the distinct buzzing sound, which confirms you are in the correct spot.

Equip your Royal Camera from the tool wheel and take a clear picture containing the swarm in the frame. Taking the photo updates your quest objective, allowing you to return to Rapunzel for further instructions. If the bugs seem to disappear due to visual glitches or weather, re-entering the zone usually fixes the issue.

Crafting Carnivorous Floral Arrangements

To disperse the stubborn swarm protecting the ancient artifact, Rapunzel suggests building specialized Carnivorous Floral Arrangements. You need to gather four Green Fly Traps, four Purple Fly Traps, four Red Pitcher Plants, four Yellow Pitcher Plants, and twelve Tropical Wood pieces. These flora items are easily harvested throughout the Grasslands and Grove biomes.

After collecting all required materials, head to any nearby crafting bench to construct two Carnivorous Floral Arrangements listed under the Furniture tab. Return to the Grove and place both floral arrangements directly beside the bug-infested pedestal. A brief delay occurs while the plants clear the area, giving you time to check in on Gaston at his encampment.

Restoring the Jungle Scarab Piece

With the swarming insects gone, return to the stone pedestal in the Grove to pick up the Jungle Scarab Piece. The damaged artifact requires repair, which prompts a consultation with Jafar at a Hologram Station. Inspect the blueprint in your inventory, then head to a Timebending Table to combine the scarab piece with 1,000 Mist.

Once repaired, speak with Jafar once more to finalize this phase of the questline and prepare for the next adventure. Clearing this challenge brings you one step closer to unlocking the Vault of Time with Gaston. Proper preparation and resource gathering ensure a smooth transition through this engaging storyline.