Doodlebug
From Pikmin
| Doodlebug | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific Name | Pilli flatularum |
| Family | Flint Bug |
| Areas | None |
| Underground Areas | Frontier Cavern, Shower Room, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den |
| Carry Weight | N/A |
| Attacks | Emits poison |
The Doodlebug is an enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. It is the same in general appearance to the Iridescent Flint Beetle, except it is coated with dirt and has small flies hovering around it. However, it is actually in the Flint Bug family, not the Flint Beetle family. They, like Iridescent Glint Beetles, drop spray, ultra-bitter spray. They are never seen above ground. When Doodlebugs move, they flatulate and leave noxious clouds of poisonous gas wherever they were, thus making nearby Pikmin subject to poisoning. They may drop treasures in Challenge Mode.
Three of these can be found on Sublevel 1 of the Frontier Cavern.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
While life-forms that excrete foul musks to warn of danger are not rare, the doodlebug is the only species known to release flatulence when active above ground. Interestingly enough, since it is merely releasing the gas created by decay of the contents of the creature's intestines, it does not have a special musk-producing organ. This means the creature is in fact merely flatulating. Spectral analysis of the rank gas indicates it contains not only methane, but hydrogen sulfide as well, making the flatulence a Grade XIII biohazard.
Louie's Notes
Looking for a flavor that will surprise and delight your guests? This beast's aroma may surprise your guests, but it won't be delightful!
