Swarming Tunnels

"Motion detection indicates a multitude of small lifeforms lying dormant within this cave. It can be concluded that this is a nest or den belonging to primarily one species, most likely a colony of insectoid animals. My metal detector is also picking up on other objects in the tunnels. I recommend retrieving them so they can be researched."

- S.S. Dahlia

The Swarming Tunnels is a cave in Pikmin 5, and is found in the Forlorn Settlement. It has two sublevels and serves as the tutorial for caves. It is teeming with swarms of sheargrubs, with a group of Shearwigs serving as the cave's boss.

Sublevel 1

 * Samples:
 * Shabby Memento
 * Enemies:
 * Female Sheargrub
 * Male Sheargrub

Sublevel 1 consists of a teardrop-shaped chamber. The landing point is at the smaller end, with the entrance to the next sublevel being on the opposite side. Scattered around are groups of 2-3 sheargrubs, varying between male and female. The males are far and fewer between. The Shabby Memento is found in the open.

Sublevel 2

 * Samples:
 * Fiber Reel
 * Ceramic Tribute
 * Enemies:
 * Shearwig

This sublevel is more oval-shaped than the previous one, with the landing point and geyser again being on opposite sides. A group of 4 Shearwigs awaits the Pikmin and leaders for a somewhat miniboss-esque fight. In the middle of the room is the Ceramic Tribute, guarded by the Shearwigs, one of which drops the Fiber Reel upon death.