Armored Cannon Larva

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Armored Cannon Larva
Enemy
Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name	Granitus chukkulinae
Family	Lithopod

Armored Cannon Larvae are lithopods that resemble large larvae with an Armored Cannon Beetle's eyes and mouth. They act the same as the Armored Cannon Beetle but spit boulders turn and at a faster rate, have much less health, and are always vulnerable to attack. Like the adult cannon beetles, they have a blowhole on the top of their head, but it is either nonfunctional or not as powerful, so Pikmin can not become stuck in it like with the fully grown beetles. Some walk around while others burrow out of the ground; those buried will never unearth more than half of their body or move from their spot.

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  Appearance in Pikmin 2 ().

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  Appearance in Pikmin 3 ().

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Armored Cannon Larva.

• Pikspore Armored Cannon Beetle Larva.png

  Appearance in Pikspore.

In Pikmin 251

Pikmin 251 This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 251, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by PikHacker.

Armored Cannon Beetle Larva
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Lithopod
Areas	Flooded Fields, Foreboding Forest
Caves	Aquatic Depths, Gambler's Den, Cryptic Kitchen, Pit of Misfortune, Endless Abyss, Doom Den, Perilous Pipeline
Challenge Mode stages	Purple Trials, Bulbmin Gardens, Perplexing Pool, Candypop Plains, Brick Workshop, Perilous Pipeline, The Gauntlet
Battle Mode stages	None
Carry weight	14
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	9
Poko value	× 8
Attacks	Launches boulders

Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae appear in Pikmin 251 and function as they did in Pikmin 2, but now have more health.

Notes

Olimar's observations

“Once again, I come to this planet only to see the larval form of this creature. What happened to the fully grown kind? Maybe other creatures have led to this one becoming an endangered species. I hope not. Sometimes, I feel bad when I think about how fighting these creatures to the death is upsetting the balance of this ecosystem. But I don't have a choice. If I'm going to save our company once again, some sacrifices will have to be made.”

Cookin' with Louie

“Removing all the rocks from this beast's meat is a real pain, but more than worth the effort! Or you can just leave the rocks in if you want those extra minerals in your diet.”

In Pikmin Eco

Pikmin Eco This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Eco, a fanon game created by Sapphire7.

Armored Cannon Beetle Larva
Scientific name	Granitus chukkulinae
Family	Lithopod
Areas	None
Caves	Rocky Route, Bone Cove, Cautious Cavern
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	15
Poko value	× 10
Attacks	Launches boulders

The Armored Cannon Beetle Larva is a lithopod appearing in Pikmin Eco, although with no signs of any adult version. It isn't found outside of caves, making it strictly a subterranean species. It behaves as it does in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3 and can be defeated, and in some cases manipulated, in the same ways.

In Pikmin V

This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin V, a fanon game created by En Passant.

Armored Cannon Larva The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Granitus chukkulinae (larva)
Family	Lithopod
Areas	Silent Woods, Glimmer Ridge
Caves	Knothole Sanctum
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Seed worth	8
Health	360
Attacks	Shoots boulders

In Pikmin V, the Armored Cannon Larva appears alongside its mature form as well as yet another new larval relative, the Arenose Cannon Larva. It can be found both entrenched and free-roaming; both versions are equally susceptible to the Purple Pikmin's stun.

Notes

Brittany's notes

“Though it is classified as a larva, it is perfectly capable of surviving and reproducing on its own. Very few of them demonstrate the need to metamorphose, and no known pupae have even been found, perhaps due to the rocklike material of its signature weapon camouflaging it very well. This is true of most Cannon Beetles, though there has been a rise in specifically Armored Cannon Beetle maturation due to an invasive species, the Horned Cannon Beetle, that is threatening its territory.”

Olimar's notes

“It is best fought with Rock Pikmin, whom it poses no threat to as opposed to the instant and often numerous deaths other Pikmin types face. Rock Pikmin also don't care about its ability to buck Pikmin off of it. Do be wary that those hit will still be incapacitated for some time as they pull themselves out of the ground, reducing the size of your attacking force.”

Louie's notes

“Carefully sift the meat before grinding to remove any excess particulate matter. Since it has to keep a specific internal biome for the bacteria in its guts, it is actually safe to eat raw.”

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

"You… your evil subordinate, your greedy boss, and this invasive Pikmin infestation will all die here TODAY!!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave.

Armored Cannon Larva The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name	Granitus chukkulinae
Family	Lithopod
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Seed worth	12
Poko value	× 4
Attacks	Fires boulders

The Armored Cannon Larva is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its design throughout the Pikmin series. The creature can be found wandering around, or occasionally, from the ground. Whether it’s buried or not, the creature will always attempt to attack by inhaling air and then firing out a large boulder that can crush any Pikmin in its path. However, Rock Pikmin and Weighted Pikmin are immune to the boulders' crushing properties, making them the best counter to the larva. Armored Cannon Larvae can also be found buried underground, usually on an elevated piece of land. They cannot be stunned or uprooted in this form until they are killed, and are much more dangerous to engage. Some larvae can even be found burrowed in small holes on the side of walls, although very rarely.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

Shipwrecked Stargazers This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1.

Armored Cannon Larva
Scientific name	Granitus chukkulinae
Family	Lithopod
Areas	Thicket of Nourishment
Caves	Connoisseur's Cache
Carry weight	7
Attacks	Crushes Pikmin

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, the Armored Cannon Larva acts like how it does in Pikmin 3. Some are able to move freely, while others remain stationary turrets.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“One of the most confounded mysteries of this planet is the case of the armored cannon beetle. In most expeditions, fully mature lithopods are so uncommon that reports of creatures like glint beetles and cinnamon breadbugs have begun getting more common in recent years. However, larval armored cannon beetles have been seen in almost every expedition. Due to not being born with the metabacteria needed to digest and refine rocks seen in adults, it consumes regurgitated minerals from its parents to suffice until then. The prominence of a certain invasive continental species is making these creatures even less common, even though they can crossbreed.”

Louie's notes

“After you clear the sediment, peel off this creature's back carapace, where the blowhole is located. Once the superheated, yolky meat underneath is exposed, you can just drink it all up just like that! If you wish for added flair, scoop out the meat with an ice cream scooper, and deep-fry it. Serve with drizzled barbeque sauce and some jojos on the side.”

Ship's comments

“I. HATE. VOMITING. I might feel like I have to now and again when I'm particularly appalled, but my data banks tell me it is far from pleasant. So tell me, what does this tot have that most of us don't for it to find this a necessary function of its day-to-day existence?”

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