Editing Desiccated Skitter Leaf

|image      = Desiccated_Skitter_Leaf_P4_icon.png

|areas      = [[Distant Tundra]], [[Twilight River]], [[Blossoming Arcadia]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]] and [[Night expedition|night]]), [[Giant's Hearth]] (night)

|underground = [[Secluded Courtyard]]

|sidestories = [[Tundra]]

|dandori_c  = [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]

|bingo       = [[Twisted Cavern]], [[Stagnant Sea]], [[Parched Brook]], [[Buried Pond]]

|attacks    = Grab and eat Pikmin

The '''Desiccated Skitter Leaf''' ({{j|カレハンボ|Kare Hanbo|Desiccated [[Skitter Leaf|Leaf Pond Skater]]}}) is an [[Enemy|enemy]] introduced in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is a hostile Skitterling, contrary to the harmless [[Skitter Leaf]]. It disguises itself as a withered leaf. It scuttles around with great speed, and can snatch a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] with what appear to be claws and devour it within a split second. These creatures are usually found in the [[Twilight River]], as they are camouflaged almost flawlessly by the dirt and fallen leaves. They are especially irritating when having Pikmin carry back spoils or fruit. One must be careful and be sure to check the area to rid of any Desiccated Skitter Leaves before starting the day. In Mission Mode, they are found in larger groups, typically around 6-8 per group, posing more of a threat. It produces noises similar to those of a Skitter Leaf, but its sounds much more aggressive. Also like the other Skitterling, upon death, it slowly floats to the ground, and produces a soft noise. It is easy to carry, requiring one Pikmin, and unlike the Skitter Leaf, it is useful for Pikmin cultivation, producing three sprouts. Although they are hard to spot when camouflaged amongst the dead leaves, they can be highlighted if the [[cursor]] passes over them.

==Stats==

|weight3 = 1                        |weight4 = 1

|carriers3 = 1                      |carriers4 = 1

|seeds3 = 3                         |seeds4 = 3 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)

|value3 = 5                        |value4 = 1

|hp3 = 74<!--These are not typos--> |hp4 = 74

When there is nothing happening, Desiccated Skitter Leafs idle around on the ground, disguised as leafs. If lonesome Pikmin get near them, they pop out of their disguise and quickly attack. However, they are afraid of [[leader]]s, so if one gets close, whether accompanied by Pikmin or not, it will stand still to avoid being found out. If a leader bumps into one that is hiding, it will stop disguising and run around in a panic, in hopes of evading the leader. While in this panicked state, they can still stop to snatch a Pikmin or two, but are much less likely to do so.

 

 

 

In most cases Desiccated Skitter Leaves are not hard to spot lying on the ground, and it is best for you to defeat them while they are still in a resting state; one Pikmin of any type will defeat it if landed directly on it. If these creatures are found in a group, you should either play hit-and-run and take them out one at a time, calling the Pikmin back as soon as it is thrown, or approach with a large group of Pikmin and throw quickly in hopes of defeating all of them before any casualties can occur. If any bomb rocks are in the area, you could consider using one to minimize chance of loss, but this is not recommended in most cases, as Desiccated Skitter Leaves are never too much of a problem to deal with on your own.

 

 

 

{{transcript|The Skitterling variant that resembles dead leaves. Its legs have developed in specific ways: the front claws capture prey, while the flat hind legs are suited for running and swimming.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{{image|images of wild Desiccated Skitter Leafs in P4.}}

Desiccated skitter leaf.png|Artwork of the Desiccated Skitter Leaf from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.

Desiccated Skitter Leaf P3 E3 2012 screenshot.png|Desiccated Skitter Leaves in the [[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|E3 2012 trailer]] of ''Pikmin 3''.

 

 

 

 

[[Category:Disguising enemies]]

[[Category:Hiding enemies]]

[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]