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The '''scarpanid family''' consists of five airborne species which are defined by their habit of abducting prey and objects. Some swoop down from the sky to pick up two [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at once or a single [[leader]], but in {{hp}}, they are | The '''scarpanid family''' consists of five airborne species which are defined by their habit of abducting prey and objects. Some swoop down from the sky to pick up two [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] at once or a single [[leader]], but in {{hp}}, they are mostly found carrying [[Sparklium Seed]]s and occasionally [[heart]]s. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
=== Bumbling Snitchbug === | === Bumbling Snitchbug === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Bumblingsnitchbug.jpg|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Bumbling Snitchbug}} | {{main|Bumbling Snitchbug}} | ||
The Bumbling Snitchbug is a creature discovered by Captain Olimar during his [[Pikmin 2|second visit]] to [[PNF-404]]. It closely resembles the Swooping Snitchbug in appearance and behavior, though possesses more body mass. Instead of picking up Pikmin, it will pick up the [[leader]]s, and eventually hurl them into the ground; however, they will not be "planted". Captured leaders may struggle to free themselves by rotating the Analogue Stick or have a second leader throw Pikmin to combat the enemy. Weighing the Bug down will cause it to crash into the ground, where it is easily overwhelmed. | |||
The Bumbling Snitchbug is a creature discovered by Captain Olimar during his [[Pikmin 2|second visit]] to [[PNF-404]]. It | |||
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[[File:Coppeller.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Coppeller.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Coppeller}} | {{main|Coppeller}} | ||
The Coppeller is a creature introduced in {{hp}}. They are small, airborne, quadrupedal insectoids that, like the scarpanids from the previous games, can carry Pikmin as well as other objects. They will swoop onto the screen in groups, carrying [[Sparklium Seed]]s, Pikmin, and [[treasure]]s, at which point the player will be able to take them out by throwing a single Pikmin at them. If allowed to escape, whatever they are carrying will be permanently lost. A more dangerous spiny version of this creature can be found in later levels. | The Coppeller is a creature introduced in {{hp}}. They are small, airborne, quadrupedal insectoids that, like the scarpanids from the previous games, can carry Pikmin as well as other objects. They will swoop onto the screen in groups, carrying [[Sparklium Seed]]s, Pikmin, and [[treasure]]s, at which point the player will be able to take them out by throwing a single Pikmin at them. If allowed to escape, whatever they are carrying will be permanently lost. A more dangerous spiny version of this creature can be found in later levels. | ||
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=== Muggonfly === | === Muggonfly === | ||
[[File:Muggonfly | [[File:Muggonfly Scarpanid.jpg|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Muggonfly}} | {{main|Muggonfly}} | ||
The Muggonfly is a colossal dragonfly-like scarpanid introduced in {{hp}}. It resembles a large Coppeller with a long tail that it uses to carry food back to its den. It can neither hurt nor be hurt by the player, but its food pouches can be destroyed and raided. It is very rare, appearing only once in the entire game, and is the only member of its family that is unable to harm Captain Olimar and/or Pikmin. | The Muggonfly is a colossal dragonfly-like scarpanid introduced in {{hp}}. It resembles a large Coppeller with a long tail that it uses to carry food back to its den. It can neither hurt nor be hurt by the player, but its food pouches can be destroyed and raided. It is very rare, appearing only once in the entire game, and is the only member of its family that is unable to harm Captain Olimar and/or Pikmin. | ||
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[[File:Spiny Coppeller Scarpanid.png|left|150px]] | [[File:Spiny Coppeller Scarpanid.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Spiny Coppeller}} | {{main|Spiny Coppeller}} | ||
The Spiny Coppeller is a specially adapted relative of the Coppeller introduced in {{hp}}. They are slightly larger than normal Coppellers, and are completely unkillable, as any Pikmin thrown at them will be impaled on their spiky armor. They do not carry anything and rarely move, instead simply hovering in place and blocking the player. They are one of the only enemies in any ''Pikmin'' game that can not be killed. | The Spiny Coppeller is a specially adapted relative of the Coppeller introduced in {{hp}}. They are slightly larger than normal Coppellers, and are completely unkillable, as any Pikmin thrown at them will be impaled on their spiky armor. They do not carry anything and rarely move, instead simply hovering in place and blocking the player. They are one of the only enemies in any ''Pikmin'' game that can not be killed. | ||
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=== Swooping Snitchbug === | === Swooping Snitchbug === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Swooping snitchbug.png|left|150px]] | ||
{{main|Swooping Snitchbug}} | {{main|Swooping Snitchbug}} | ||
The Swooping Snitchbug is a creature present in all three ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]]''. They are legless, round, flying insects that have evolved wing-like antennae as a means of locomotion. They attack by swooping down and grabbing prey, though this species only grabs the Pikmin, not the leaders. After carrying the prey for a few seconds, they violently throw it toward the ground, which forces the Pikmin to be replanted and revert to its leaf [[Maturity|stage]]. Snitchbugs can be weighed down by [[throw]]ing many Pikmin (or at least one [[Purple Pikmin]]) onto their body, causing them to crash to the ground and making them susceptible to attack. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', throwing a [[Rock Pikmin]] at the creature will cause it to fall to the ground, and they replace the role of Bumbling Snitchbugs by gaining the ability to grab leaders as well as Pikmin. | |||
The Swooping Snitchbug is a creature present in all | |||
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==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
Many members of this family have the word "Snitchbug" in their name, which is a combination of "snitch" and "bug"; to "snitch" means "to catch", in this context. "Coppeller" is likely a combination of "Copter" and "Propeller", in reference to the creatures's helicopter-like wings. Their scientific names use the genus name ''Scarpanica'', which has no meaning, but reflects the family name. | |||
===Name in other languages=== | ===Name in other languages=== | ||
{{Foreignname | {{Foreignname | ||
| | |FraA=Scarpanides | ||
| | |FraAM=Scarpanids | ||
}} | }} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[ | *[[Mandiblard family]] | ||
{{families}} | {{families}} | ||
[[Category:Scarpanid family| ]] | [[Category:Scarpanid family| ]] | ||