Doodlebug

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Doodlebug The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
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Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Pilli flatularum
Family Flint beetle

The Doodlebug has the same morphology as the Iridescent Flint Beetle, except it is coated with dirt and has small flies hovering around it, giving it a more repugnant appearance. They, like Iridescent Glint Beetles, drop sprays, ultra-bitter spray in particular. When Doodlebugs move, they release flatulence and leave noxious clouds of poisonous gas wherever they were, thus subjecting nearby Pikmin to choking. Therefore, White Pikmin are ideal for dealing with these creatures. Once a Doodlebug has been flipped over a few times, it will quickly retreat underground, although the same will happen if the bug is simply left undisturbed above ground for too long.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Doodlebug.

In Pikmin 251

Pikmin 251
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 251, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by PikHacker.
Doodlebug The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Flint beetle
Areas None
Caves Endless Abyss, Doom Den
Challenge Mode stages None
Battle Mode stages None
Carry weight N/A
Attacks None

Doodlebugs return in Pikmin 251 and function as they did in Pikmin 2. Only this time, they are now faster and flatulate their poison gas in a line, similar to the attack of a Toxic Blowhog.

Notes

Olimar's observations

The Doodlebug is certainly one of the more bizarre creatures I've seen. It's quite similar to the flint bugs I'm used to, but this one defends itself with its own flatulence! Like its similar family members, it moves much faster than before now. It seems like fighting them with White Pikmin is a must, but it's hard to actually score a good hit with them. Maybe just brute force with the purples is the way to go.

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In Pikmin 2: New Year

Pikmin 2: New Year
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 2: New Year, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by AmigaOwl.
Doodlebug The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Scientific name Unknown
Family Flint beetle
Carry weight N/A
Attacks Poisons Pikmin

The Doodlebug appears in Pikmin 2: New Year. It displays the same behaviors as in Pikmin 2, although its appearance has changed in that it has a purple shell with a brown underside and antennae with indigo tips.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

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"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.
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Doodlebug The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Pilli flatularum
Family Flint beetle
Carry weight N/A
Attacks Poisons Pikmin

The Doodlebug is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its appearance from Pikmin 4. They will pop out of the ground when approached, skittering around before briefly stopping, and every time they start to move, they will fart out a cloud of poison. Pikmin trailing behind the Doodlebug will be poisoned by this gas, making White Pikmin the best type to use against them. The Doodlebugs can not only drop nectar, but they will also drop ultra-bitter spray.