Painted Sheargrub

The Painted Sheargrub is a species of mandiblard that has a vibrant appearance.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 4 (Salem version)
The Painted Sheargrub is a mandiblard in Pikmin 4 (Salem version) that is highly sought because of its Poko value. Like most mandiblards, they emerge from the ground when leaders or their Pikmin come near, but as they are timid creatures, they may retreat under the ground even before they are attacked.

Painted Sheargrubs are small creatures that have the same body shape as the Female Sheargrub or the Swarming Sheargrub. They have an orangish body, and a blue face with dark blue eyes in their concept art, but in-game, have a more yellowish body and a teal face, although the eye color remains the same.

Defeating a Painted Sheargrub is always a simple task, as they are easily killed and are completely harmless. The only time they are troublesome is when they become a distraction during a fight against a stronger, larger creature such as a Red Bulborb. They can be swarmed, but throwing a Pikmin directly onto one's back will kill it instantly.