Breadbug

Breadbugs are creatures that remarkably resemble bread rolls; hence, they are the namesake of the breadbug family. They can not harm leaders or Pikmin directly, but they can drag both small and rather large objects into their dwellings. If Pikmin are holding onto something when a Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they die.

=In fanon games=

Move list

 * Start - Snag
 * Start - Headbutt
 * Lv. 7 - Dash
 * Lv. 10 - Tickle
 * Lv. 15 - Trip
 * Lv. 20 - Object Psylift
 * Lv. 24 - Snatch

Evolutions

 * Lv. 30 - Giant Breadbug

Pre-evolutions
None.

In Pikmin 4: The World to Free
Breadbugs in Pikmin 4: The World to Free play a more important role, in that they happen to steal the parashield key needed to reach the Trash Kingdom's boss. They must be chased down as a result, and don't come back after being defeated.

In Pikmin Forever
In Pikmin Forever, Breadbugs have an improved appearance, as wrinkles are visible in their blubber and their eyes glow in the dark. Breadbugs reside in dark locations and emerge from their dens to roam in search of food. It sometimes tries to drag a sleeping bulborb to its den, but the bulborb quickly wakes up and moves to another location, not at all minding the breadbug. Breadbugs can be knocked over by Mushroom Pikmin or Rock Pikmin, exposing their soft underbelly, which can be attacked. They have a bit more health than a dwarf bulborb. A flipped Breadbug can be carried to an Onion, but not the ship, to deal lots of damage to it, although the Breadbug can get up while being carried. If a Breadbug carrying spoils to its den is being overpowered by Pikmin, it will drop the spoils.

In Pikmin V
Breadbugs in Pikmin V have undergone some minor but still significant changes. Their damage is now hardcoded, meaning that a direct hit from a normal-sized Pikmin will do one damage, a direct hit from a Purple Pikmin will do two, a small bomb rock will do five, and both a large bomb rock and getting pulled into the Onion or Hocotate Hauler will do ten, killing it immediately. Additionally, when a Breadbug flips when hit, it completes its roll in the direction it started in, instead of rolling back to its original position to be hit again.

In Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs
Breadbugs appear in Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs, and drag objects to their dens. They have become a dominant species and their population on PNF-404 has grown significantly. Breadbugs are found scattered around the Land of Wonders, roaming freely in their new territory. A Breadbug without a den serves as the boss of the Beginner Territory as the first challenge. The Breadbug in the Beginner Territory is the only one that will refuse to drag objects. The Breadbug is also the only species to be found throughout the Land of Wonders, found throughout every territory. Captain Olimar can assist in carrying the corpses of Breadbugs.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
The Breadbug returns in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. They act the same as their original incarnation but feature a much tougher shell. They also have a slightly more yellow hue on their skin. They can appear above ground, where they will steal spiderwort berries and pellets. Occasionally, small Crumbugs will appear out of the Breadbugs nest. The Crumbug will follow other Breadbugs and aid the Breadbug in its assault on Pikmin. Fur Pikmin and Dart Pikmin can break through the hide and stick to it due to their sharpness. Rock Pikmin can also do sizeable damage.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, Breadbugs are similar to their incarnation, complete with a burrow that they live in. However, they also have a newfound predator in the form of the Insecure Glimworm. This creature disguises itself as a Breadbug's burrow and lies in wait for one to come by and become its prey.

In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures
Breadbugs appear in Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures. These creatures are omnivores that heavily resemble bread rolls. They drag objects back to their nests, and any treasure they take can not be recovered except by defeating them. Breadbugs emit oinking sounds while dragging objects but make a high-pitched squeal when knocked on their back.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom
In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, Breadbugs are found in the Decomposing Citadel. They are also found in Crystal Falls on odd-numbered days. Breadbugs appear in the cave Dark Kingdom on sublevels three and four.

In Pikspore
In Pikspore, Breadbugs are found in the Great Desert on even-numbered days, and are also found in Challenger's Cavern, Dirty Realm, Dreadful Maze, and Infantile Fortress.