Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva

The Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva is a lithopod bearing a mostly blue skin-tone. The Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva is always buried in the ground. When the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva emerges to attack, it will only show the blowhole on its back and its face, the latter of which is always facing upwards. The Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva attacks by launching an explosive boulder into the air, which will then come down and explode upon impact with the ground. When a Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva receives enough damage while under attack, it will quickly burrow back under the ground and wait for the group of Pikmin to move away before resurfacing.

Olimar's notes

 * "This larval member of the Lithopod family prefers to diet on sediment with a high sulfuric content. This highly sulfuric earth causes the stones that these creatures launch to become highly explosive."

Louie's notes

 * "It is important to remove the sulfur-containing sac from within this specimen as failure to do so can be lethal. Mince into small cubes and roast on a stick over an open fire."

Strategy
Most Bombardier Cannon Larvae are located on high ledges, only accessible with Yellow or Winged Pikmin. When dealing with Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larvae it is important to keep moving. Once close enough to attack the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva, try to aim for the blowhole, as it is the weakest part on its body. When the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva's health is lower than half, it will try to burrow; whistle the Pikmin back and wait for it to resurface. Once the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva resurfaces, attack the blowhole again. If it is possible to reach the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva without Yellow Pikmin or Winged Pikmin, take a small group of Rock Pikmin or Purple Pikmin. 20 direct hits from either Rock Pikmin or Purple Pikmin is enough to take down the Bombardier Cannon Beetle Larva quickly.