Doodlebug

The Doodlebug has the same morphology as the Iridescent Flint Beetle, except it is coated with dirt and has small flies hovering around it, giving it a more repugnant appearance. They, like Iridescent Glint Beetles, drop sprays, ultra-bitter spray in particular. When Doodlebugs move, they release flatulence and leave noxious clouds of poisonous gas wherever they were, thus subjecting nearby Pikmin to choking. Therefore, White Pikmin are ideal for dealing with these creatures. Once a Doodlebug has been flipped over a few times, it will quickly retreat underground, although the same will happen if the bug is simply left undisturbed above ground for too long.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 251
Doodlebugs return in Pikmin 251 and function as they did in. Only this time, they are now faster and flatulate their poison gas in a line, similar to the attack of a Toxic Blowhog.

In Pikmin 2: New Year
The Doodlebug appears in Pikmin 2: New Year. It displays the same behaviors as in, although its appearance has changed in that it has a purple shell with a brown underside and antennae with indigo tips.