Iridescent Flint Beetle
From Pikmin
| Iridescent Flint Beetle | |
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| Scientific Name | Pilli envelopens |
| Family | Flint Beetle |
| Areas | The Impact Site, The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel, Awakening Wood |
| Underground Areas | Citadel of Spiders, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den |
| Challenge Mode Levels | The Impact Site, The Distant Spring, Novice Training |
| Carry Weight | N/A |
| Attacks | None |
The Iridescent Flint Beetle is an enemy in both Pikmin games. Attack one by throwing a Pikmin on top of it, at which it glows red while overturning and drops a useful object; Pikmin attacking from on the ground cannot harm it. This creature disappears after a certain amount of time has passed or it has been overturned enough times.
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[edit] Pikmin 1
In Pikmin 1, these bugs look rather larger than in the second game and have a slightly different coloration. They are more common, and are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-pellet, then, when hit again, they drop two doses of nectar. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 pellet. This is difficult to achieve before it returns underground, however, due to its unpredictable and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through Olimar's army. This results in the Pikmin automatically (and fruitlessly) attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.
[edit] Pikmin 2
In Pikmin 2, Pikmin no longer attack Iridescent Flint Beetles automatically as they do in the original game. In all Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode levels they're in, these beasts drop treasures. They are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (a dose of nectar if it's underground), 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of ultra-spicy spray (3 doses of nectar if the Ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discovered yet). Using Purple Pikmin, it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown.
As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while petrified, but they drop neither nectar nor spray and leave no corpse.
[edit] Ship Log
"This creature's hypnotic reflective body is quite hard, giving it a good defense against Pikmin attacks. Why, then, do the Pikmin chase it in such a frenzy? I wonder if it will undergo any change if I hit it directly with Pikmin..."
Notes
Reel notes
This forager stores undigested pellets in its stomach for winter.
Olimar's Notes
Flint beetles are nocturnal, choosing to hide in the grass by day and stay active at night. These creatures keep undigested food pellets in their stomachs to sustain them through winter, but given the right stimulus they will spit them out. Recent research has revealed that these pellets are enveloped in a membrane that seals and preserves them in a sterile, airtight environment. If kept at room temperature, it seems that this pellet membrane will keep its contents fresh for up to six months. The membrane may be made from the same substance that gives the exoskeleton of the flint beetle its beautiful sheen.
Louie's Notes
An essential flavor-accentuating ingredient in gumbo and jambalaya. Also delicious in soups, broths, and marinades.
| Harmless Enemies |
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| Female Sheargrub | Honeywisp | Iridescent Flint Beetle | Iridescent Glint Beetle | Mitite | Puffy Blowhog | Ravenous Whiskerpillar | Skitter Leaf | Swooping Snitchbug | Unmarked Spectralids | Withering Blowhog | Wogpole |
