Female Sheargrub

Female Sheargrubs are mandiblards that, unlike the members of the opposing gender, are scavengers. They do not attack leaders or Pikmin, although they still chase them. Their behavior, along with their light pink color and relatively small jaws, is the most distinctive difference between males and females of the species. As with Male Sheargrubs, however, they chew apart stick bridges, stopping only if they are confronted or reduce the bridge to the bundle it was initially found as. In, Female Sheargrubs regenerate health when they are underground, just like Male Sheargrubs, and can fully heal themselves in thirty seconds. When their health is at twenty percent or lower, they will return to their nest to bury and recover, and when they regenerate to fifty percent, they emerge and continue their chase, if there are leaders or Pikmin nearby.

Olimar's notes

 * "The males of this species are purple and black creatures with tapered mouths, while the females are lighter in color and lack an armored exoskeleton. As with most mandiblards, these creatures have regressed to the point where they have lost both legs and wings. They can be seen crawling around on the ground and are believed to feed on the vegetable extracts from the congealed fluids of expired Pikmin."

Louie's notes

 * "For an unforgettable quiche, slice this creature up and mix with four eggs, two vine-ripened tomatoes, diced zucchini, and generous handfuls of feta and swiss. Bake until crusty and golden. This beast is most flavorful if caught and cooked just after laying its eggs."

Alph's comments

 * "Structural flaw: back. It takes no time at all for them to emerge from their hiding places underground. They don't do much once they've surfaced, but you have to give them credit for being very efficient borers."

Brittany's comments

 * "Have you ever had a friend who startled you every time they approached? Who always seemed to come out of nowhere and scare you? That's what these remind me of. They don't mean any harm, but I jump ten feet whenever they show up."

Charlie's comments

 * "The ability to hide underground and burst up to the surface whenever someone comes near, then retreat to recover again, just isn't fair. They'd be fearsome ambushers if they ever...you know...attacked."

=In fanon-games=

In Pikmin 2: New Year
The Female Sheargrub appears in Pikmin 2: New Year. It retains its behaviors but has a slightly pinker exoskeleton.

In Pikmin 4: The World to Free
Female Sheargrubs appear in Pikmin 4: The World to Free.

Tike's notes

 * "These creatures have a thing for birth rates. Although according to my analysis, they give birth to males a lot more often than females. I wonder why this is the case? Despite the facts, it seems that females have a larger life span than males. I actually believe that the white color is from aging. I checked and every male is mainly younger. Ermm who knows?"

Alice's notes

 * "What delicate and polite creatures. Though they love to eat wood. Actually, in truth, they only eat wood. I know I'm picky, but come on they're plenty of soft food to eat... wait they can chow wood, but... Never mind. They tend to keep very friendly intentions with the males, but I do wish the males... you know... could give the females more respect."

Captain Pikmin's notes

 * "I actually feel bad for killing these helpless creatures... they sadly are that easy."

In Pikmin Eco
The Female Sheargrub appears in Pikmin Eco as the harmless counterpart to the Male Sheargrub, and is often found in larger numbers compared to the males. Even so, they pose little to no threat to leaders or their Pikmin. The most damage they can do is damage pre-made wooden bridges.

In Pikmin Forever
In Pikmin Forever, Female Sheargrubs usually appear alongside the Male Sheargrub. Female sheargrubs are graphically and behaviorally advanced. It gives off a very dim, pinkish glow in dark areas. Although they are unable to harm Pikmin, they will seek out nearby nectar to sip up. In fact, early in the day, Female Sheargrubs may be witnessed roaming the area in search of naturally-occurring nectar near nectar weeds and other vegetation. They can be brought above ground forcefully by a Purple Pikmin if they are thrown onto the spot where they reside. They can only burrow in soft places like dirt. If killed, they will drop zero to two small droplets of nectar, which flower two Pikmin each.

In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War
Female Sheargrubs appear in Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War, and are as easy as before. They in the Temple of Ice.

Olimar's notes

 * "This is the female of a species that prey on Pikmin. Only males have the nutrients to develop a harder jaw, so the females' squishy mandibles don't help it kill Pikmin."

Ship's notes

 * "Hmmm... I wonder what it would be like to be a female sheargrub: "HAHA! DIE PIKMIN!" Squish... squish... squish... "WHY WON'T YOU DIE?!? HAAAAAAAAAAAAX!!!"

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
Female Sheargrubs in Pikmin: Dimensional Breach appear alongside their male, winged, and swarming relatives. They are still unable to harm Pikmin, but they will deconstruct stick bridges and climbing sticks. After obtaining his special upgrade, Louie can control them and use them to build the very things they exist to destroy.

Sagittarius' notes

 * "The female and male sheargrubs should be kept together at any cost. Males will feed the females over time, so don't worry. Sheargrubs should be placed in a glass tank, not unlike an ant farm, where one can see the distinctive network of subterranean tunnels that these creatures dig out."

Libra's notes

 * "Meh. Nothing much to speak of. The color does make for good shoulder pads for snowboarders, but that's about all I can think of."

Charlie's notes

 * "They aren't hostile at all and go down with one Pikmin. I recommend only destroying them if they try to chew on a bridge or you need a Pikmin boost."

Derrick's notes

 * "The perfect test subjects for my experiments, Female sheargrubs don't fight back, can't flee through a steel floor, and are completely helpless against my tests without their mates to back them up."

In Pikmin: Redemption
In Pikmin: Redemption, Female Sheargrubs are more evolved and can fly for brief periods. They are still cannon fodder, though.

In Pikmin: The Story Untold
The Female Sheargrub is the most common enemy in Pikmin: The Story Untold. These appear in every area and cave.

Olimar's notes

 * "This creature is the most common. I used to think that red bulborbs and dwarf red bulborbs were the most common but I was sure wrong this time. This is because everywhere I go I see at least one female sheargrub. Anyways these things are well known as plant eaters and so are harmless. These creatures don't have any defense mechanism against any predators except for burrowing underground. These creatures lifespan are pretty short so after a few days they need to start reproducing fast and quick should they need to find a male sheargrub and mate as quickly as It can."

Louie's notes

 * "As you know these creatures taste pretty good after taking birth and it's just purely delightful to devour. And as you know making a quiche is the best way to cook it."