Orange Bulborb

The Orange Bulborb has a general Bulborb appearance, but has black skin, yellow bloodshot eyes, and its backside is orange with black spots, the total effect making it look somewhat like a ladybug. It has the same strategy that all Bulborbs use for attacking, however, this is a unique Bulborb subspecies in that it wakes up if its prey is within close range, making it difficult to defeat with the traditional Bulborb-defeating tactics. Usually, when there is one of these around, it is almost sure that there may be many Dwarf Orange Bulborbs around.

Olimar's notes

 * "This bulborb species boasts a garish color pattern, with deep orange body and black spots. The orange bulborb's yellow, bloodshot eyes make it clear that this grub-dog is excessively edgy and high-strung, making it much easier to wake from deep sleep than other species in the bulborb family."

Louie's notes

 * "This bulborb's meaty flanks make for salaciously savory steaks that shouldn't be missed."

Pikmin: The After Years
These enemies appear in Freaky Forest, as well as the Cave of Screams, Carnivorous Cave, and Crawbster Cave.

Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator
These enemies appear in Penumbra Plains, as well as Predator’s Realm, Dark Forest Cave, Web of Terror, sublevels 2 and 5 of Behemoth's Lair, and sublevels 1 and 4 of Dark Desert Cave.

Pikspore
PS undefined These enemies appear in the watering hole and dirt pit sections of Altitude Springs in hardmode, as well as The Great Desert, Bulborb Den, Challenger's Cavern, Militant Frostway, Night Garden, Infantile Fortress, and Inside The Cliff.

Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs
Orange Bulborbs make a reappearance in Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs. They can be found in both the Toxin Territory and Toxin Chamber, like Dwarf Orange Bulborbs can be found. A single Orange Bulborb is located in the Toxin Chamber, along with thirty Dwarf Orange Bulborbs. The Orange Bulborb in the Toxin Chamber drops the Toxin Legend Shard upon defeat. Orange Bulborbs may consume seven Pikmin at once, and they move slightly faster than a normal Bulborb. Because of their edgy nature, Orange Bulborbs will awaken and give chase even when Captain Olimar or his Pikmin are a fair distance away from them. Orange Bulborbs also have the ability to yelp when its eyes are attacked. This attack causes Pikmin to scatter and flee, posing more of a threat to the survival of them. Captain Olimar cannot assist in carrying the corpse of an Orange Bulborb due to its large size.

Move list

 * Start - Headbutt
 * Lv. 10 - Bite
 * Lv. 12 - Dash
 * Lv. 15 - Slam
 * Lv. 20 - Crunch
 * Lv. 25 - Yawn
 * Lv. 25 - Nightmare
 * Lv. 27 - Flatter
 * Lv. 29 - Scary Face
 * Lv. 30 - Nasty Plot
 * Lv. 50 - Creep Out
 * HM01 - Strength

Evolutions
None.

Pre-evolutions
Bulborb Larva -> Deep Stone

Pikmin Z
These enemies appear in Painted Pines and Luna Pool.

Olimar's notes

 * "This beast has large yellow eyes to see a great distance at night. But it also sleeps with its eyes cracked, almost like it knows that it can't be killed by Pikmin if it cracks its eyes."

Louie's notes

 * "For an unforgettable hot dog, grind the meat into rolls and boil. Then take a hot dog bun and slap it in there. Mustard and ketchup is optional."

President's notes

 * "These beasts seem to leave their eyes cracked when sleeping, which makes them perfect for guarding against treasure thieves."

Libra's notes

 * ''"This beast's skin is perfect for a polka-dotted hoodie, or orange and black boots.

Sagittarius's notes

 * "This beast has such cool colors. I would keep it as a pet any day!"

Violet's notes

 * "This creature snores very loudly. If only Louie could stop it from snoring so we could keep one."

Tike's notes

 * "According to Olimar these guys have yellow eyes that help them see and sleep at the same time. It's odd but it's true. However, according to my speculations, they actually are born with a thing called the hitchhiker's thumb granting them great movement. It located on back on its leg. In fact, they can be great jumpers, but the legs aren't as strong like a ninja bulborb to endure the landing."

Alice's notes

 * "These guys eyes should be bloodshot for how long they go without sleeping. However, this makes them vicious hunters and if you're a zookeeper, keep this guy locked up good. They tend to be very protective of their young, as I notice the babies can simply cry for help, and they'll be on you like a hawk."

Captain Pikmin's notes

 * "Since the babies can cry to awake the mother, the dwarfs have adapted this technique, so be sure to kill them first. Also make sure to get your greens, since this is usually no easy fight."

Pikmin: Theme Park
Although these enemies are absent, their dwarph variants do appear.

Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
These enemies appear in Twilight Wilds, and sublevels 3 and 6 of the Memory Lair.

Charlie’s notes

 * "A very excitable creature, this beast should ideally be tackled by attacking the eyes. The Purple Pikmin’s stun ability works wonders when facing these things."

Derrick’s notes

 * "Within the skull of the creature lie two special organs, similar to what we Koppaites would call eardrums. Scoop out one of them with a spoon and marinate it in the yolks of common Eggs. After a week of marinating, the marinated “eardrum” should be dried in the sun to bring out its sweetness, and then it may be roasted and eaten to enhance your own hearing."

Pikmin Continues
These enemies appear in Pleasant Plains.

Pikmin Eco
The Orange Bulborb is the edgier variant to other Bulborb species found in Pikmin Eco. They are far more prone to waking up compared to other Bulborbs, and are quicker in movement.

Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge
These enemies appear in the Pit of 100 trials.

Epic Pikvolution
These enemies appear in Tiny Cavern as the cave boss, as well as Humid Ditch.

Pikmin 3: Flish Edition
These enemies appear in sublevel 5 of Ruined Caverns.

Pikmin: Stranded Exploration
These enemies appear in the Deceptive Meadow only at night.

Pikmin Evolution Unleashed
These enemies appear in Reunion Forest, as well as sublevels 3 and 6 of Bug Bungalow.

Pikmin V
The Orange Bulborb is the mid-tier Bulborb in Pikmin V, with the Hairy Bulborb now superseding it. Like the others, hitting its eyes to make it flinch and spit out Pikmin will only work once.

Brittany's notes
''This species has evolved acute senses that allow it to detect predators before it's too late to defend itself while it sleeps. There is a theory that this change, along with the more conspicuous color scheme, is the result of their new predation by Pikmin.''

Olimar's notes
''Its increased senses will awaken it too early for the usual Bulborb techniques. However, it is still wise to concentrate on its backside, so keep circling to it.''

Louie's notes
The increased activity from its paranoid awakenings increases the beef in its hide, making for a richer, if fattier, alternative to regular Bulborb meat.