Editing Antenna Beetle

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2     = y
|image       = Antennabeetle.jpg
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Antenna Beetle.png
|name        = Mesmeri raiocontra
|family      = Kettlebug
|underground = [[Snagret Hole]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
|attacks     = Distract Pikmin, interfere with [[Treasure Gauge]]
}}

The '''Antenna Beetle''' ({{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma|{{w|Rhaphidophoridae|Cave Cricket}}}}) is an [[enemy]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' which distracts [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Antenna Beetles use their roars to produce sounds of a particular frequency, which interferes with the [[Treasure Gauge]] and attracts nearby Pikmin, similar to the [[whistle]]. This noise overrides any commands issued by a [[leader]], so the Antenna Beetle can attract any Pikmin that are nearby, which can indirectly harm Pikmin by leading them into a [[hazard]]. The only way to regain control of the Pikmin is to kill the enemy or force it to leap away again.

The enemy periodically jumps high in the air and returns to the ground, stumbling as it lands. It can be prompted to jump again by attacking it or approaching it often. It can be attacked by [[swarm]]ing it as it lands or [[throw]]ing Pikmin on top of it. If a Pikmin lands on it, it will roll over, not much different from an [[Anode Beetle]]. [[Purple Pikmin]] may also stun it if thrown on top, preventing it from getting up and jumping away.

The Antenna Beetle is relatively rare, found in only a few [[cave]]s. The Treasure Gauge fluttering about and flashing a pinkish color is an indication that an Antenna Beetle is on the current sublevel.

Pikmin under its control are immune to most dangers, as they follow the same rules as juvenile [[Bulbmin]] when following their mothers. This means that they are ignored by enemies and only killed by crushing and hazards, though explosions will knock them back. The real danger is when the Antenna Beetle hops away and the Pikmin become idle.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight2 = 3
|carriers2 = 6
|seeds2 = 5<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.</ref>
|value2 = 5
|hp2 = 700
|regen2 = 0
}}

{{refs|note}}

==Behavior==
When idle, the Antenna Beetle will quickly roam in unpredictable paths, aimlessly moving without a fixed territory. It is one of the few [[#Category:Wandering enemies|wandering enemies]] in {{p2}}. As it moves, it will sometimes stop and emit a high-pitched sound vibration, capable of disrupting the [[Treasure Gauge]]. This vibration is also capable of affecting [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] behavior, as the sound will cause Pikmin to ignore a [[leader]]'s [[whistle]] and they will instead follow the Antenna Beetle. While the Antenna Beetle doesn't intentionally lead Pikmin away, its unpredictable movement means that the Pikmin could be brought into dangerous areas. Once the Antenna Beetle jumps away, any affected Pikmin will become normal again.

If a leader approaches the Antenna Beetle, it doesn't react and it continues its usual wandering. However, if the Antenna Beetle is attacked, it will attempt to shake off its attackers before making a frantic escape. It escapes by leaping high into the air and landing some distance away &ndash; momentarily stumble upon landing. Once the Antenna Beetle has successfully escaped from attack, it will continue to aimlessly wander around, once again emitting its high-pitched sound.

==Locations==
===Caves===
*[[Snagret Hole]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 5, holding the [[Emperor Whistle]].
**One can be seen on sublevel 6.
*[[Hole of Heroes]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 2.
*[[Dream Den]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 8.
**One can be seen on sublevel 12.

==Strategy==
{{guide}}
Antenna Beetles are annoying enemies due to their ability to disrupt your control over your Pikmin [[squad]]. Before you attack the Antenna Beetle, make sure it has finished its high-pitched whistle as it reduces the likelihood of your Pikmin being controlled.

A good strategy to defeat these Antenna Beetles is to use [[Purple Pikmin]], as they have a chance to stun the creature with their powerful slams. This gives ample time to deal significant damage whilst the beast is stunned. You may even be able to defeat the Antenna Beetle in one fell swoop! However, if this isn't the case, you should be ready to [[whistle]] your Pikmin at a moments notice, as the Antenna Beetle will flee after it has successfully shaken off its attackers.

When the Beetle leaps to evade, it will likely cause your Pikmin to scatter. Try to reposition your Purple Pikmin quickly to land another below. If fast enough, you could land another attack before it flees. If the Beetle did escape, simply explore the sublevel to find it once more and attack using this strategy.

It should be noted that if the Antenna Beetle is defeated while there are Pikmin in its squad, the aforementioned Pikmin will [[panic]].

{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}

===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|Although it can't defeat Pikmin, the Antenna Beetle can seriously confuse the sprouts and take them under its wing with a whistle of its own. Call the Pikmin immediately after the beetle brainwashes them. The bug also sends your Treasure Gauge out whack. Defeat it before you hunt for prizes.|block=y}}

==Technical information==
{{p2 enemy technical
|name = fuefuki
|s000 = 0.5
|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.1
|s004 = 0.3
|fp00 = 700
|fp01 = 25
|fp02 = 0.2
|fp03 = 0.25
|fp04 = 0.35
|fp05 = 0.001
|fp06 = 250
|fp08 = 0.1
|fp09 = 300
|fp10 = 100
|fp11 = 60
|fp12 = 300
|fp13 = 180
|fp14 = 0
|fp15 = 0
|fp16 = 1
|fp17 = 120
|fp18 = 1
|fp19 = 30
|fp20 = 30
|fp21 = 15
|fp22 = 130
|fp23 = 0.1
|fp24 = 10
|fp25 = 50
|fp26 = 0
|fp27 = 50
|fp28 = 10
|fp29 = 0
|fp30 = 0
|fp31 = 0
|fp32 = 60
|fp33 = 25
|fp34 = 10
|fp35 = 1
|fp36 = 50
|fp37 = 0.3 (30%)
|fp38 = 5
|ip01 = 1
|ip02 = 1
|ip03 = 2
|ip04 = 2
|ip05 = 5
|ip06 = 3
|ip07 = 10
|spec = {{p2 enemy property | fp01 | 出現時間(Max) | Max time it spends grounded | 20 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 出現時間(Min) | Min time it spends grounded | 10 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp03 | 出現間隔 | Airborne time | 3 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | フエ間隔(1) | Unknown (whistle color related?) | 0 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp12 | フエ間隔(2～:隊列ナシ) | Unknown (whistle color related?) | 3 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp13 | フエ間隔(2～:隊列アリ) | Unknown (whistle color related?) | 10 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp21 | もがき時間 | Time spent struggling on the ground | 2.5 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp22 | 逃げジャンプ時間 | Unknown (time it takes to jump?) | 0 }}
{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp31 | 通常出現率 | Unknown | 0.5 }}
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size       = Body length: {{mm|40}}
|piklopedia = 34
}}

==Naming==
{{naming
|common     = Antenna Beetle. The creature is called that due to it "whistling" an area around it, perhaps using its antennae, or perhaps because it mimics the way a [[spacesuit]]'s antenna shakes when a [[leader]] is [[Whistle|whistling]].
|jpcommon   = {{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma}}. It is similar to {{j|カマドウマ|kamadouma|{{w|Rhaphidophoridae|cave cricket}}|f=tp}}.
|jpname     = {{j|フエフキカマドフマ|Fuefuki Kamadofuma|Flute Playing Kamadofuma}}.
|scientific = ''Mesmeri raiocontra''. ''Mesmeri'' is similar to the English word "[[wiktionary:mesmerize|mesmerize]]", and ''raiocontra'' could be considered a combination of ''raio'' and ''contra''. ''Raio'', in this context, is Portuguese for "beam", and ''contra'' is Latin for "counter", maybe referring to how the whistle's "beam" is used to counter the Pikmin's aggressiveness.
|internal   = Internally, the creature is called <code>fuefuki</code>, which in Japanese is {{j|ふえふき|fuefuki|Flute Player|f=tp}}.
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap=カマドフマ
|JapR=Kamadofuma
|JapM={{w|Rhaphidophoridae|Cave Cricket}}
|Fra=Scarabée à Antennes
|FraM=Antenna Beetle
|Ita=Antennottero
|ItaM=Antennapterum
|ItaN=From "antenna" and the suffix "-ttero" (pterum) commonly found in winged bugs
|SpaA=Escarabajo antenudo
|SpaAM=Antenna beetle
|Ger=Antennenkäfer
|GerM=Antenna Beetle
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Antenna Beetle.png|The model of the Antenna Beetle.
P2 Antenna Beetle Piklopedia.png|The Antenna Beetle in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Three Antenna Beetles.png|Three Antenna Beetles in the Piklopedia.
Antenna Beetle call.png|An Antenna Beetle attempting to attract Pikmin.
Antenna Beetle corpse.png|The corpse of an Antenna Beetle.
Antenna Beetle P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Antenna Beetle in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Y4.JPG|The Antenna Beetle's [[e-card]], #38 (4<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Roulette Wheel Antenna Beetle.png|right|The unused icon.]]
*There is an unused image of the Antenna Beetle in the style of [[2-Player Battle]]'s roulette icons, implying that at some point in development there may have been a powerup to spawn an Antenna Beetle near the opponent.
*If the Antenna Beetle is killed while Pikmin are in its control, the Pikmin will [[panic]] and scream, like [[Bulbmin]] when their leading adult is killed.

==See also==
*[[Puffstool]]
*[[Gildemander]]
*[[Whistle]]
*[[Dismiss]]

{{Harmless enemies}}
{{p2enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin-altering enemies]]
[[Category:Snagret Hole]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]