Hermit crab

Hermit Crabs, a type of crab, are a bug that can be caught in. This bug can only be caught in the Japanese exclusive and. They appear at first as a simple shell just above the beach, but when approached they reveal their true self. If you leave them too long they will go back into their shell, and it is generally more common during rain (something most noticeable in ). They will jump into the water if they walk too close to the sea.

It is more abundant from the month of June until September in.

In Animal Forest e+
When donated to the museum it appears on the left side on the sand with the other crabs and the Birdwing.

In New Leaf
In New Leaf an information board in the bug exhibit will list information about this bug.

"Hermit crabs live in empty shells they can fit their bodies into. As they grow, they find bigger shells. They're quite picky about each new shell and first measure the opening with their claws. The shells they choose usually fit well, and they'll sometimes fight one another over ownership rights."

Further Information
In Japan, Hermit Crabs are known as yadokari (やどかり).