Editing Phosbat

{{infobox enemy

|pikmin3     = y

|custom_icon = y

|attacks     = Eat Pikmin

|areas       = [[Distant Tundra]]

|missionbe   = [[Beastly Caverns]]

|image       = Phosbat.png

|size       = 200px

The '''Phosbat''' ({{j|コカガミ|Ko Kagami|Small Mirror}}) is an [[Enemy|enemy]] found in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', and is the infant form of the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. It bears some notable resemblances to the adult form, including its orange wings, black, hairy head, and big bulging eyes that squint when exposed to light. The noises the Phosbat emits is also similar to that of the adult form. Its legs are stumpy, similar to those of the adult, but it lacks proper arms. It also lacks fluorescent lights upon its head, and only two fangs are visible in its mouth.

Phosbats are first found by [[Charlie]] in the [[Distant Tundra]], being the first enemy to be seen in the game, and are later encountered again by [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]], during the boss fight with the Vehemoth Phosbat, where they are spawned by [[Phosbat Pod]]s. The pods are only activated after two of the smaller lights have been turned on, so it is possible to not encounter the Phosbats during this battle. After the boss is defeated, the pods close up and Phosbats are not encountered for the remainder of the game.

A group of 16 Phosbats can be found in [[Battle Enemies!]] mode for [[Beastly Caverns]], directly under Alph's starting position. Despite being in such a large number, they are easy to defeat right at the beginning, as 10 [[Rock Pikmin]] are found in the area, as well as many Glowcaps. Each Phosbat killed provides 5 points, making a total of 80 points for killing them, accounting for close to 20% of the score for completing the challenge.

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{{transcript|Phosbats aren't particularly strong, but they appear in large groups. These creatures are very sensitive to light – activate nearby Glowcaps or Light Bulbs to defeat any Phosbats caught in the resulting glow. If no light source is available, toss Pikmin onto individual Phosbats until the area is clear.|block=y}}

Phosbats are found in dark or dimly-lit areas and only pose any threat if the player comes very close to one. They tend to wander around in circles, not moving anywhere, and they will give a short and slow chase if they spot a leader or Pikmin with their limited range of sight. Their bites pose little threat to [[leader]]s, unlike the [[Bulborb Larva]], and they die very quickly. When exposed to light from a Glowcap, they panic and run in circles.

==Naming==

{{see more|Aerodentia family#Naming}}

|common    = Phosbat is a combination of two terms: "phos" means "light" in Greek, referring to how the Phosbat has the ability to bend light and turn invisible, at least in the [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult stage]], and also how it cannot withstand bright lights. "Bat" refers to how it looks and acts similar to real-life {{w|bat}}s.

|jpcommon  = {{j|コカガミ|Ko Kagami|Small Mirror}}. Given that it is an infant, and how the mature creature can bend light, a bit like mirrors.

|jpname    = {{j|オウモンコガクレ|Ou Mon Kogakure|Yellow Pattern Hider}}. It is shared with its adult form.

|scientific = ''Tectupervus pteromys''. ''{{w|Pteromys}}'' is the genus for several flying squirrels species, referencing the Phosbats' wings, specifically that of its [[Vehemoth Phosbat|adult form]]. It is also shared with its adult form.

|internal  = The enemy's internal name, <code>kokagami</code>, matches the Japanese name.

{{Foreignname

|Spa=Espectrolarva espejo

|SpaM=Mirror spectrelarva

|Kor=꼬마유령거울

|KorR=

|KorM=

|ChiTrad=小幽鏡怪

|ChiTradR=

|ChiTradM=

|Ger=Flederlum

|GerM=Combination of ''Fledermaus'' (bat) and "Lumen", a unit for the intensity of light

Phosbat group P3.jpg|Close up of some Phosbats.

Phosbat blinded P3.jpg|A close up of a blinded Phosbat.

Phosbat eye P3 screenshot.jpg|A Phosbat eye.

Vehemoth Phosbat inhaling.jpg|Phosbats ducking to prevent being eaten by the Vehemoth Phosbat.

P3 Phosbat spawn.jpg|A Phosbat spawning out of a [[Phosbat Pod]].

* The Phosbats in the opening sequence can eat Pikmin. However, they will not be counted as Pikmin casualties for the in-game reports.

* The particle effects that come out of dying Phosbat and Phosbat Pods, Pods spawning Phosbats, and Pikmin [[poison|dusted]] by the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] are all the same.

* It is actually possible for Phosbats to still be alive after the boss is defeated by not turning the big light on. To do this, the player has to defeat the Vehemoth Phosbat by continuously throwing Pikmin at it until it dies.

* Phosbats share several traits with [[grub-dog]]s and [[breadbug]]s, like similar teeth, 2 digits, similar claws and an overall similar body plan. Likewise, the [[Fireflap Bulborb]] has a similar wing structures to that of the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. Considering these similarities, it is very likely all 3 families are closely related.

** The Vehemoth Phosbat lacking most of the features mentioned before could imply grub-dogs and breadbugs are {{w|neotenic}}.

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