Editing Bulborb Larva

{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin2     = y
|pikmin4     = y
|image       = Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png
|size        = 270px
|icon        = Bulborb Larva P4 icon.png
|namecustom  = ''Oculus bambinii'' (''Pikmin 2'')<br>''Oculus kageyamii larva (premolt)'' (''Pikmin 4'')
|family      = Grub-dog
|areas       = [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[night expedition|night]]), [[Blossoming Arcadia]] (night), [[Primordial Thicket]] (night) 
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Burrow of Beginnings]], [[Cradle of the Beast]], [[Cavern for a King]]
|challenge   = [[Emperor's Realm]]
|dandori_c   = [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]
|attacks     = Eat Pikmin
}}

The '''Bulborb Larva''' ({{j|ベビーチャッピー|Bebī Chappī|Baby Chappy}}) is an [[enemy]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 4]]''. As the name would imply, Bulborb Larvae are juvenile Bulborbs. They have the typical beige snout of Bulborbs, but their behind is white with only a dab of red on the very end. A small, pointy appendage can be seen below the red spot, its use is unknown; it could be some form of tail, or an {{w|umbilical cord}}. Given that they are young, their size isn't much larger than that of a leader. They are the true juvenile [[grub-dog]]s, as [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s are members of the [[breadbug family]] and merely imitate Bulborbs. They are hard to kill in swarms, but have low [[health]]. Bulborb larvae are infamous for their ability to quickly kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]: the creature's bite is fast and fatal. However, the small creatures can be destroyed with one [[punch]] from a [[leader]], so it is considered more effective to keep Pikmin away from the Larvae and attack with Olimar and his partner.

Bulborb Larvae are continuously born from certain [[Empress Bulblax]]es. Only 50 can be on the sublevel at once, and once that cap is reached, the Empress falls asleep; it will reawaken once only 25 or less are alive and start producing more. If the Empress is woken up via Pikmin attacks it will also not begin to produce more until there are 25 or less left.  The Empress' rolling attack can also crush these enemies, making it useful to clear out a large amount of Larvae. 

Upon reaching their first molt, Bulborb Larvae metamorphose into [[Albino Dwarf Bulborb]]s.

==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight2 = N/A   |weight4 = N/A
|carriers2 = N/A |carriers4 = N/A
|seeds2 = N/A    |seeds4 = N/A (0 [[glow pellet]]s)
|value2 = N/A    |value4 = N/A
|hp2 = 5         |hp4 = 1
|regen2 = 0      |regen4 = 0
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==Behavior==
Right as soon as they are born, the Larvae squeal and begin being active right away. They crawl along the floor, pursuing the closest [[leader]] in a straight line, and actually ignoring any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. This can be used to the player's advantage, by having one leader serve as bait. If it gets close to a leader or Pikmin, it will bite down, quickly and deadly. If it gets a Pikmin, it will chew on it for a very short amount of time. Although it can only eat one Pikmin at a time, the speed at which they feast and the sheer number of them can be devastating for an army of Pikmin. Moreover, unless the player uses an [[ultra-bitter spray]], the creature does not release the Pikmin it is eating, which means the Pikmin cannot be saved even if the creature is supposed to be dead. The members of the [[Mandiblard family]] have a similar behavior, in {{p1}}. Upon dying, it will melt away, and eventually disappear; one out of every five times, the Bulborb Larva will leave behind [[nectar]]. If a [[Purple Pikmin]] does the final blow, green mucus will splat out on the ground, and the creature will be shown dying more agonizingly.

==Locations==

===''Pikmin 2''===
Since these larvae can only spawn from certain [[Empress Bulblax]]es, they cannot be found in any place without one.
;Story Mode:
*[[Frontier Cavern]], sublevel 8
*[[Hole of Heroes]], sublevel 11

;Challenge Mode:
*[[Emperor's Realm]], sublevel 4

===''Pikmin 4''===
Bulborb Larvae are more common than in ''Pikmin 2''. Outside battles with an Empress Bulblax, many larvae either roam freely in groups or spawn infinitely from [[dirt-mound]]s until the mounds are destroyed.

;Areas
*[[Sun-Speckled Terrace]]: There are four Bulborb Larva nests during the Meandering Slope [[night expedition]].
*[[Blossoming Arcadia]]: There are two larva nests during the Misshapen Pond night expedition.
*[[Primordial Thicket]]: There are two larva nests during The Sylvan Gate night expedition.

;Caves
*[[Burrow of Beginnings]], sublevel 1
*[[Cradle of the Beast]], sublevel 3: Larvae are spawned infinitely from an Empress Bulblax. There are also some freely roaming specimens in the corridor leading to the boss arena.
*[[Cavern for a King]], sublevel 17: Larvae fall from the ceiling each time the Empress Bulblax rolls.

;[[Dandori Challenge]]s
*[[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]: Story 7, "One Fell Jump", contains freely roaming Bulborb Larvae. Story 10, "The Purple Key", contains one larva nest.

==Strategy==
{{guide}}

Although the larvae have quick bites, their health is rather low. A single [[punch]] from a leader is enough to kill a larva. After defeat, it has a 1 in 5 chance of dropping nectar.

In {{p4}}, Bulborb Larvae may spawn from certain dirt mounds. These mounds will continually produce Larvae until they are excavated, requiring the player to clear out the larvae long enough for the Pikmin to remove the mound. 

===Pikmin===
The best way to kill a Larva with a Pikmin is to use [[Purple Pikmin]]. Purple Pikmin are capable of stunning and even killing a large group of Larvae. While eaten Pikmin can be saved by killing the creature before it finishes chewing, Bulborb Larvae are infamous for the small size of this time window, so attacking them with a leader instead is recommended.

A different strategy is to stun them with about three or four Purples, then call them back and throw a lot of Pikmin on the mother. If done quickly enough, it will roll over its larva, killing them.

It is not recommended to use [[Yellow Pikmin]] to defeat Bulborb Larva due to Yellow Pikmin's high trajectory when thrown; the Pikmin may miss the enemy and it may be too late to whistle them back. [[Red Pikmin|Red]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] may also be an unwise choice due to lower speed. [[White Pikmin]] are a better choice for speed, and in case the Bulborb Larva eats the Pikmin, their poison will at least finish them off.

Another way is to get the Pikmin you do not need and try to kill them by [[swarming]], though this method is not recommended as it can cause a lot of fatalities.

In ''Pikmin 4'', if the player is using [[Rock Pikmin]] to beat the Empress Bulblax while it is producing larvae, the Rock Pikmin can prove surprisingly effective against these creatures. Rock Pikmin dealing damage immediately means a larva has no time to eat an attacking Rock Pikmin, then the Rock Pikmin will tumble back often acting as a natural dodge if it ends up tumbling away from the larvae. Rock Pikmin can also attack the Empress on the side she is rolling without fearing death, allowing them to stay on the side with less larvae. This fact proves extra effective in [[Cavern for a King]].

To note is that you should be careful with the pools of nectar, seeing that if a non-flower Pikmin touches one, it will drink it and become vulnerable until it is done.

===Leaders===
A single [[punch]] from a leader is sufficient to kill a Bulborb Larva. Caution is advised, though, as they may still sneak in a bite as they are dying. The [[Rocket Fist]], found in the same dungeon as the first encounter with the larvae can be used to kill many of them at once due to its range increase on the third strike.

A tactic that can be used in the later Empress Bulblax battles is to allow several dozen Larvae to be born, then attack the Empress so it can roll around the cavern. As this happens, almost every single Larva will be killed, releasing a number of pools of [[nectar]] for the Pikmin. In the second battle inside the Frontier Cavern, the larvae can be trapped in a ledge where the [[Research Pod]] is by baiting them, and after the Empress is dead, a leader can go down and defeat all of the larvae, resulting in many nectar pools. One strategy in killing the Empress is to have one leader, hopefully one that has full health, distract its larvae near its rear end while the other leader attacks it from the front.

Another suggestion is to let it give birth to several, lead them into a corner, and keep punching them one by one to receive up to 20 drops of nectar. You should do this with a leader at full health.

===Alternate===
It is also possible to kill them using the [[Empress Bulblax]] herself, by standing in the hollow in front of it (as there always is), hurting the boss until it is forced to roll over, and letting it kill the larvae.

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

=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{Transcript|A toddling infant that anyone would love. With the body and delicate skin of a newborn, this cute little button is sensitive to all stimuli. Whatever you do around it must be done slowly, gently, and quietly. As adorable as this baby is, you might be tempted to embrace it. But don't! You could squish the fragile darling.|block=y}}

=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|As its name implies, this creature is a Bulborb in an early stage of development. Its distinct Bulborb coloration has yet to appear, but it already exhibits other uniquely Bulborb characteristics. It is capable of hunting nourishment independently without the help of its parents.|block=y}}

=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|This meager creature offers little meat, but its eyeballs are a local delicacy. Try them with okra and a dollop of sour cream!|block=y}}

===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|The offspring of the Empress Bulblax are small but hungry. They can swallow Pikmin whole. If you have to attack Bulborb Larvae with Pikmin, toss your troops and aim for the critters' backs. If one of your spacemen can go it alone, punch them for a quick defeat.|block=y}}

==Technical information==
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|s001 = 0.5
|s002 = 0.25
|s003 = 0.05
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|fp04 = 0.35
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{{!}}-
{{p2 enemy property | fp11 | 蜜出し確率 | Chance of dropping [[nectar]] | 0.2 (20%) }}
}}

==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|size       = Body length: {{mm|26}}
|piklopedia = 9
|piklopedia4 = 13
}}

==Naming==
{{see more|Grub-dog family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common     = Bulborb Larva. The creature's name is due to the fact that it is an undeveloped larva of a mature Bulborb: it's missing most of its limbs and defining physical characteristics.
|jpcommon   = {{j|ベビーチャッピー|Bebī Chappī|Baby Chappy}}. Chappy is the Japanese name for Bulborb.
|jpname     = {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara|Spotted Bug-eye}}.
|scientific = ''Oculus kageyamii'' larva (premolt). ''Oculus kageyamii'' is the scientific name for the Bulborb species. Prior to ''Pikmin 4'', the Bulborb Larva's scientific name was instead ''Oculus bambinii''. ''Bambinii'' is Italian for "children".
|internal   = Internally, it is called <code>baby</code>, over the Japanese name.
}}

===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = ベビーチャッピー
|JapR = Bebī Chappī
|JapM = Baby Chappy
|JapN = ''"Chappy"'' is the Japanese name for Bulborb
|ChiTrad  = 寶寶恰比
|ChiTradR = Bǎobao Qiàbǐ
|ChiTradM = Baby Chappy
|ChiTradN = ''"Qiàbǐ"'' is the Chinese (traditional) name for Bulborb
|ChiSimp  = 宝宝恰比
|ChiSimpR = Bǎobao Qiàbǐ
|ChiSimpM = Baby Chappy
|ChiSimpN = ''"Qiàbǐ"'' is the Chinese (simplified) name for Bulborb
|Dut  = Bulborblarve
|DutM = Bulborb larva
|DutN = 
|Fra  = Larve de Bulborbe<br>Larve de bulborbe (''Pikmin 4'')
|FraM = Bulborb Larva<br>Bulborb larva (''Pikmin 4'')
|FraN = ''"Bulborbe"'' is the French name for Bulborb
|Ger  = Punktkäfer-Larve
|GerM = Dot Beetle Larva
|GerN = ''"Punktkäfer"'' is the German name for Bulborb
|Ita  = Coletolarva
|ItaM = Coleto larva
|ItaN = ''"Coleto"'' may come from ''"boletus"'' (Latin for mushroom), as a bulborb's spots resemble those found on certain mushrooms<br> ''"Coleto"'' is the Italian name for both Bulborb and Bulbear
|Kor  = 애벌레차피 (''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'')<br>베이비차피 (''Pikmin 4'')
|KorR = Aebeolle-Chapi<br>Beibi-Chapi
|KorM = Larva Chappy (''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'')<br>Baby Chappy (''Pikmin 4'')
|KorN = ''"Chapi"'' is the Korean name for Bulborb
|Spa  = Larva de bulbo
|SpaM = Bulb larva
|SpaN = ''"Bulbo"'' is the Spanish name for Bulborb
|Por  = Larva de bulbolho
|PorM = Bulbeye larva
|PorN = ''"Bulbolho"'' is a portmanteau of ''"bulbo"'' (bulb) and ''"olho"'' (eye)<br> ''"Bulbolho"'' is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Bulborb
|notes = y
}}

==Gallery==
===''Pikmin 2''===
<gallery>
P2 Bulborb Larva Artwork.jpg|Artwork of the Bulborb Larva.
P2 Bulborb Larva Model.png|The model of the Bulborb Larva.
P2 Bulborb Larva Swarm.png|A group of Bulborb Larvae.
Bulborb Larva Army.png|Olimar being followed by a group of Bulborb Larvae.
P2 Bulborb Larva Piklopedia.png|Several Bulborb Larvae in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
P2 Bulborb Larva Attacks.jpg|A Bulborb Larva attacking a [[White Pikmin]].
P2 Bulborb Larva Defeated.jpg|A Bulborb Larva dying from an attack.
P2 Bulborb Larva Petrified.jpg|A Bulborb Larva being petrified.
Bulborb Larva P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Bulborb Larva in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
</gallery>
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
Pikmin 4 empress bulblax.jpg|Bulborb Larvae, alongside their mother.
P4 Dead Bulborb Larva.jpg|A defeated Bulborb Larva in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] just before disintegrating into slime.
Bulborb_Larva_Conga.jpg|A line of Bulborb Larva heading towards the [[Lumiknoll]].
Bulborb_Larva_Dirt_Mound.jpg|A dirt mound that spawns Bulborb Larvae.
Bulborb_Larva_Stages_Of_Defeat.jpg|Various points of the Bulborb Larva's death animation.
Bulborb_Larva_P4_Dirt_Wall.jpg|Bulborb Larvae in the [[Cradle of the Beast]].
</gallery>

===Other===
<gallery>
P2 Bulborb Larva E-Reader Card.jpg|The Bulborb Larva's [[e-card]], #09 (6<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Bulborb Larva do not have an animation for standing still in ''Pikmin 2''. When viewed from out of their detection range they'll use their walking animation, appearing to endlessly wriggle in place.
* In ''Pikmin 2'', the model for Bulborb Larva does not have a texture file. Instead, the model uses vertex colors.
*Prior to ''Pikmin 4'', its scientific name (''Oculus bambinii'') indicated that it did not belong to the same species as its progenitor, the Empress Bulblax (''Oculus matriarcha''). Unfortunately, its new name (''Oculus kageyamii'') is still a misnomer, lacking the subspecies classification (''Oculus kageyamii matriarcha'') the Empress Bulblax is under.
**Although, since Bulborb Larva are not exclusively born from the Empress Bulblax in ''Pikmin 4'', it can be implied that each larva's subspecies is specifically unclassified given that Olimar mentions that the features that would distinguish the different Bulborb subspecies do not appear until the second molt.
*With only 5 [[health]] points, Bulborb Larvae have the least amount of health of any enemy in ''Pikmin 2''. In ''Pikmin 4'', it has even less, only having a single point of HP.

==See also==
*[[Empress Bulblax]]

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[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]
[[Category:Frontier Cavern]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Sun-Speckled Terrace]]
[[Category:Blossoming Arcadia]]
[[Category:Primordial Thicket]]
[[Category:Burrow of Beginnings]]
[[Category:Cradle of the Beast]]
[[Category:Cavern for a King]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Trial of the Sage Leaf]]