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The '''flint beetle family''' ({{j|コガネモチ科|Kogane Mochi ka|[[Iridescent Flint Beetle|Small riches holder]] family|}}) is a recurring family of [[Enemy|enemies]] in the {{ps}}. It includes 2 flint beetles that behave drastically different from each other. Note however that in the Japanese version of the games, the [[Doodlebug]] belongs in this family, making it a family of 3, with 2 members acting similarly. The [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]], the [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and the [[Doodlebug]] also all belong to the genus ''Pilli''.
The '''flint beetle family''' ({{j|コガネモチ科|Kogane Mochi ka|[[Iridescent Flint Beetle|Small riches holder]] family|}}) is a recurring family of [[Enemy|enemies]] in the {{ps}}. It includes 2 flint beetles that behave drastically different from each other and the [[Doodlebug]].  


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The Iridescent Flint Beetle is an enemy in {{p1}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}. It is harmless and has a tough carapace to defend itself with, making it invulnerable to attacks. It dwells underground in fixed spots, but when approached, it emerges and scuttles around in a panic. Occasionally, it stops and provides an opportunity for the player to throw a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto its back, making it flip and release a reward.
The Iridescent Flint Beetle is an enemy in {{p1}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}. It is harmless and has a tough carapace to defend itself with, making it invulnerable to attacks. It dwells underground in fixed spots, but when approached, it emerges and scuttles around in a panic. Occasionally, it stops and provides an opportunity for the player to throw a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] onto its back, making it flip and release a reward.
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===Doodlebug===
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The Doodlebug is an enemy in ''Pikmin 2''. Similar to the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]], this bug hides in a spot underground, and when approached, it unburrows and quickly scatters around. Periodically, it stops in place to rest, providing the player with the opportunity to hit it to obtain a reward, normally a [[Spray#Spray drop|spray drop]]. After resting, when it darts off to a new location, it leaves a cloud of poisonous gas behind, making [[White Pikmin]] the ideal choice for combat.
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==Trivia==
*Prior to the release of [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]], the Doodlebug was [[mistake|mistakenly]] referred to as belonging to the "[[Flint bug family]]" in the English version, even though they were claimed to share the same genus as the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]. In the Japanese [[region|version]] of {{p2}}, the Iridescent Flint Beetle and the Doodlebug had always shared the same family.


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Revision as of 22:29, June 22, 2023

The flint beetle family (コガネモチ科?, lit.: "Small riches holder family") is a recurring family of enemies in the Pikmin series. It includes 2 flint beetles that behave drastically different from each other and the Doodlebug.

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Iridescent Flint Beetle

Main article: Iridescent Flint Beetle.

The Iridescent Flint Beetle is an enemy in Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 3. It is harmless and has a tough carapace to defend itself with, making it invulnerable to attacks. It dwells underground in fixed spots, but when approached, it emerges and scuttles around in a panic. Occasionally, it stops and provides an opportunity for the player to throw a Pikmin onto its back, making it flip and release a reward.

Doodlebug

Artwork of a Doodlebug.
Main article: Doodlebug.

The Doodlebug is an enemy in Pikmin 2. Similar to the Iridescent Flint Beetle, this bug hides in a spot underground, and when approached, it unburrows and quickly scatters around. Periodically, it stops in place to rest, providing the player with the opportunity to hit it to obtain a reward, normally a spray drop. After resting, when it darts off to a new location, it leaves a cloud of poisonous gas behind, making White Pikmin the ideal choice for combat.

Stony Flint Beetle

A Stony Flint Beetle in the Creature Log. Enhanced with Citra.
Main article: Stony Flint Beetle.

The Stony Flint Beetle is an enemy in Hey! Pikmin. It uses its back legs to push rocks and prevent passage through corridors. It is the only flint beetle to possess wings, which it uses to fly away after the Pikmin push the rock into a hole.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese コガネモチ科?
Kogane Mochi Ka
Small riches holder family
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
小富蟲科
Flag of France French scarabées beetles
Flag of Germany German Psychileges
Flag of South Korea Korean 황금벌레 과
Flag of Spain Spanish Escarabichuelos From "escarabajo" (beetle) and "bicho" (bug) Same name as glint beetle family and flint bug family

Trivia

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