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{{transcript|They'll make your skin crawl on sight, but the worst Caustic Dweevils can do to your troops is to spit water at them. Use only blue Pikmin in the battle if you can, and toss them at the beast's body. If you use other types of troops, be ready to whistle them free from the bubbles.|block=y}}
{{transcript|They'll make your skin crawl on sight, but the worst Caustic Dweevils can do to your troops is to spit water at them. Use only blue Pikmin in the battle if you can, and toss them at the beast's body. If you use other types of troops, be ready to whistle them free from the bubbles.|block=y}}


=== ''Pikmin 2'' (Nintendo Switch) Olimar's notes ===
===''Pikmin 2'' (Nintendo Switch) Olimar's notes===
{{transcript|The hydro dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs. Several points of differentiation with other members of the species have been confirmed, such as body color and behavioral patterns, but none of these suggest major deviations in the creature's genetic structure. This makes it clear that it is a relative of the family. When attacked by enemies, the hydro dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}}
{{transcript|The hydro dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs. Several points of differentiation with other members of the species have been confirmed, such as body color and behavioral patterns, but none of these suggest major deviations in the creature's genetic structure. This makes it clear that it is a relative of the family. When attacked by enemies, the hydro dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}}


=== Dalmo's notes ===
=== Dalmo's Notes ===
{{Transcript|It's bewitching to behold the way it skitter-skitters around on those long, slender, lapis-lazuli blue legs while carrying treasure on its back. If, in an excess of excitement, you reach out a hand to touch it, a startling splash should deter you! Be calm and quiet around this beastie.|block=y}}
{{Transcript|It's bewitching to behold the way it skitter-skitters around on those long, slender lapis-lazuli blue legs while carrying treasure on its back. If, in an excess amount of excitement, you reach out a hand to touch it, a startling plash should deter you! Be calm and quiet around this beastie.}}


=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
===Olimar's Notes (''Pikmin 4'')===
{{transcript|The Hydro Dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs.
{{transcript|The Hydro Dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs.


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When attacked by enemies, the Hydro Dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}}
When attacked by enemies, the Hydro Dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this liquid.|block=y}}


=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
===Louie's Notes (''Pikmin 4'')===
{{transcript|Inedible. Effects of consumption include uncontrollable arm flailing and enthusiastic dish washing.|block=y}}
{{transcript|Inedible. Effects of consumption include uncontrollable arm flailing and enthusiastic dish washing.|block=y}}


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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
===With Pikmin===
===Pikmin===
[[Blue Pikmin]], [[Bulbmin]], and [[Glow Pikmin]] are technically the safest types to attack a Hydro Dweevil with, as they are all immune to its water blast. In practice, virtually any type of Pikmin squad can swiftly dispatch one, thanks to their extremely low health - a matter made even easier in {{p4}} if you lock onto its head. As with all common Dweevils, [[Purple Pikmin]] are an extremely effective option; a single stomp nearby is guaranteed to stun it, and a direct stomp on its head will inflict enormous damage, almost instantly killing it.
Either [[swarm]] the creature with a group of Pikmin, or [[throw]] Pikmin at its head. While it's technically safest to attack it with Blue Pikmin, the creature is weak enough that it oftentimes will die before it can attack at all. Even if the Dweevil manages to attack before it dies, you can simply [[whistle]] the water off to prevent casualties. As with most Dweevils, [[Purple Pikmin]] are incredibly effective against them. A stomp nearby is guaranteed to stun them, and a direct stomp to their head will almost instantly kill it.


In {{p2}}, if a Hydro Dweevil's health is completely depleted while it is preparing to attack, it will complete its attack first ''before'' dying: Stay wary and be prepared to whistle the water off.
Do note that, if the Dweevil's health is completely depleted while it is preparing to attack, that the attack will ''not'' be interrupted, the Dweevil not dying until the moment the attack ends. Additionally, take care to make sure your Leaders are not hit by the water spray; it will always stun your Leaders regardless of upgrades, and you won't be able to whistle to any drowning Pikmin during this stun.


===Alternative methods===
===Leaders===
Hydro Dweevils largely cannot hurt leaders; a direct hit from their water blast will stagger and stun them for a moment but will not actually hurt them. Punching them to death is a very simple affair, even more-so with the [[Rocket Fist]], but note that if the Dweevil shakes to knock the leader away, this ''will'' cause extremely minor damage to them if it hits.
Simply [[punch]] the creature until it dies. While it's water spray will stun leaders if it hits, it won't actually damage them.
 
[[Oatchi]] will make extremely short work out of any Hydro Dweevil he is sent to attack - he will be similarly immune to its attacks, provided he has [[Oatchi#Doggy-Paddle|learnt to swim.]] If his [[Rush]] has been upgraded, he can even bowl over multiple in a single charge, killing them instantly.


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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|jpcommon  = {{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}. Lapis lazuli is a blue stone.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ルリショイグモ|Ruri Shoi Gumo|Lapis Lazuli Carrying Spider}}. Lapis lazuli is a blue stone.
|jpname    = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}.  It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]] and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s.
|jpname    = {{j|セオイカナエグモ|Seoi Kanae Gumo|Carrying {{w|Ding (vessel)|Ding}} Spider}}.  It is shared with the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]], [[Anode Dweevil|Anode]], [[Munge Dweevil|Munge]] and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''. ''Aquadis'' is similar to "aqua", relating to water. Prior to the Switch port, the scientific name was ''Mandarachnia sulfurnid''. It uses the word ''sulfurnid'', referring to {{w|sulfuric acid}}.
|scientific = ''Mandarachnia aquadis''. "Aquadis" is similar to "aqua", relating to water. Prior to the Switch port, the scientific name was ''Mandarachnia sulfurnid''. It uses the word ''sulfurnid'', referring to {{w|sulfuric acid}}.
|internal  = Internally, it is called <code>waterotakara</code>, a combination of "water" and "otakara" ("treasure").
|internal  = Internally, it is called <code>waterotakara</code>, a combination of "water" and "otakara" ("treasure").
|prerelease = Before being named Caustic Dweevil in the original version, they were initially called Acidic Dweevils, according to the early English script left unused inside ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} files.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}
|prerelease = Before being named Caustic Dweevil in the original version, they were initially called Acidic Dweevils, according to the early English script left unused inside ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} files.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}
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|ChiSimpR = Liúlilán Bèizhū
|ChiSimpR = Liúlilán Bèizhū
|ChiSimpM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider
|ChiSimpM = Lapis Blue Carrying Spider
|Dut  = Sproeiende Tooiwagen
|Dut  = Sproeiende tooiwagen
|DutM = Spraying Dress Up-Daddy Long Legs
|DutM =  
|DutN = 'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
|Fra  = Araknéak Caustique (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Araknéak aquatique (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|Fra  = Araknéak Caustique (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Araknéak aquatique (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|FraM = Caustic Dweevil (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Aquatic dweevil (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|FraM = Caustic Dweevil (''Pikmin 2'')<br> Aquatic dweevil (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|FraN =  
|FraN =  
|Ger  = Acidarak (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Aquarak (''Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)'', ''Pikmin 4'')
|Ger  = Acidarak (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Aquarak (''Pikmin 4'')
|GerM = Acidarach<br>Aquarach
|GerM = Acidarach<br>Aquarach
|GerN = From "acid" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"; [[Dalmo]]'s description still uses Acidarak<br>From Latin "aqua" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
|GerN = From "acid" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"<br>From Latin "aqua" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
|Ita  = Opiliode caustico (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Opiliode acquatico (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|Ita  = Opiliode caustico (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Opiliode acquatico (''Pikmin 2'' Switch version and ''Pikmin 4'')
|ItaM = Caustic Dweevil<br>Aquatic Dweevil
|ItaM = Caustic Dweevil<br>Aquatic Dweevil
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Hydro Dweevils P4.jpg|A group of Hydro Dweevils in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Hydro Dweevils P4.jpg|A group of Hydro Dweevils in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
P4 Hydro Dweevil holding Juicy Gaggle.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]] in the [[Serene Shores]].
P4 Hydro Dweevil holding Juicy Gaggle.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]] in the [[Serene Shores]].
P4 Dead Hydro Dweevils.jpg|Three defeated Hydro Dweevils in the Piklopedia.
P4 Hydro Dweevil Close-Up.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil in [[Doppelgänger's Den]].
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Carrying_Dusk_Pustules.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil carrying [[Dusk Pustules]].
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Charges.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil preparing to attack.
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Attacks_Ice.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil splashing [[Ice Pikmin]].
Dead_Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Closeup.jpg|A close-up of a Hydro's Dweevil Corpse.
Hydro_Dweevil_P4_Heros_Hideaway_OST.jpg|A Hydro Dweevil trap in [[Hero's Hideaway]] during [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
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*[[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[Munge Dweevil]]
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]
*[[Volatile Dweevil]]
*[[Iceblown Dweevil]]
*[[Venom Dweevil]]
*[[Titan Dweevil]]
*[[Titan Dweevil]]
*[[Skeeterskate]]


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