Iridescent Glint Beetle

Olimar's Notes
This variety of beetle consumes subterranean materials. Due to the fact that it rarely emerges above ground, sightings of this particular species are extremely rare. While minerals are this beast's primary source of food, the beetle itself does not have the ability to digest these minerals. Instead, metabacteria living inside the beetle's stomach chemically break down the minerals. The resulting purified metal is discharged, but rare metals such as gold and platinum crystallize onto the iridescent glint beetle's shell, resulting in the beautiful laminated shimmer.

Louie's Notes
This precious treat is exceptionally rare. I could sell it back as home for a fortune! Then, I could use the cash to upgrade my kitchen, buy galactic-class ingredients, and even star in my own cooking show... The Insect Gourmet!

Pikmin Kart
The Iridescent Glint Beetle is an item in Pikmin Kart that appears in item boxes commonly. When used, an Iridescent Glint Beetle appears right behind the user's kart. All opponents that drive by it are drawn closer to it, and sometimes swerver out of control and crash. The Glint Beetle will last for a while before burrowing underground again. If a player throws any type of Pikmin onto it, it'll flip over and give the player an item box, which has a higher chance than normal of finding a rare item.