Mitite family

The Parasick family consists of parasitic spider-like creatures.

Flaming Mitite


A relative of the Mitite, it is a strange six-legged crab-like creature with red skin and a body cloaked in flames. It emerges from eggs or the ground in pairs and will chase nearby leaders and Pikmin, burning them on contact. Flaming Mitites may also be found sitting in a dark corner. Instead of a direct hit on the top, Pikmin can actually hit it from the sides. However, Red Pikmin are needed to hit it as they can get past the flames.

Mitite


Mitites are small pink creatures with white shells and five legs. They cannot directly harm Pikmin, but when nearby they cause Pikmin to run in panic, which can inadvertently lead them to danger such as a hazard. When stumbled upon, they appear in a swarm of ten, scuttling around, and just need to be alive in order for nearby Pikmin to panic. Purple Pikmin are one type of Pikmin that is not disturbed by this enemy. Any egg, both on the ground and from a Honeywisp, has a small chance of containing Mitites; they can be found anywhere eggs are.

Mitite Queen
The Mitite Queen is a massive parasick. The Mitite Queen resembles a gigantic, red Mitite, and scurries around using six long, slender legs. It can eat up to two Pikmin at a time. Pikmin are initially frightened by the Mitite Queen, but whistling them will calm them down until the creature lays an egg that bursts open with Mitites. The most effective strategy against the Mitite Queen is to attack it from behind with Hybrid Pikmin that are infused with the abilities of hotskin and spike, which results in a quick victory.