Mitite
From Pikmin
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| Scientific Name | Mitivius infiltratus |
| Family | Unknown |
| Areas | Valley of Repose, Awakening Wood, Perplexing Pool, Wistful Wild |
| Underground Areas | Subterranean Complex, Frontier Cavern, Hole of Beasts, White Flower Garden, Bulblax Kingdom, Snagret Hole, Citadel of Spiders, Glutton's Kitchen, Shower Room, Submerged Castle, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den |
| Carry Weight | 1 |
| Max. Carriers | 1 Pikmin |
| Seed Worth | 2 seeds |
| Treasure Value | 1 poko |
| Attacks | Causes panic |
Mitites are enemies found in Pikmin 2. They cannot attack Pikmin, but they can inadvertently cause them to be killed. They are small, pink creatures with white shells and five legs to move around. When stumbled upon, they appear in a swarm of ten, scuttling around, sending both themselves and the Pikmin into a panic. They are found in eggs on the ground, Honeywisp eggs, underground in specific locations (such as sublevel 10 of Hole of Heroes), as well as in the bodies of some Raging Long Legs. Mitites can be found just about anywhere; it only depends on the chance that an egg will contain some. They will eventually burrow back unless killed. The best way to kill them is to throw Purple Pikmin onto them (any color will work, but Purple Pikmin send out shock waves that kill all of the surrounding Mitites). They will drop nectar when killed, which makes them valuable for building a flowered army, especially if all of them are killed. When trying to get Pokos, they are also somewhat efficient. The reason Mitites are found inside eggs is because they lay their eggs inside the eggs of other organisms, making them parasitoids. Strangely, they cannot be petrified in the field or cave they are found in, but can be petrified in the Piklopedia entry by pressing the Z button.
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[edit] Trivia
- The Official Guide from Nintendo Power for Pikmin 2 incorrectly refers to Mitites as Sheargrubs in at least one place.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
These parasitic insects feed on eggs. Upon reaching maturity, they excrete a special pheromone that attracts females of particular species, enticing these females to swallow the mitites whole. (Pikmin, however, seem to dislike the scent.) After entering the host female's body, the mitites lay their own eggs inside the host's eggs just prior to the host spawning.
Louie's Notes
Flash-fry with garlic and red chilis in a hot pan, then sprinkle with grated gorgonzola. Some dinner guests may find the legs unappealing, so it's best to remove them before serving.
