Editing Swooping Snitchbug

|pikmin     = y

|pikmin2     = y

|pikmin3     = y

|pikmin4    = y

|image       = Pikmin Garden Swooping Snitchbug render.png

|size       = 250px

|icon        = Swooping Snitchbug P4 icon.png

|name       = Scarpanica kesperens

|family     = Scarpanid

|areas       = [[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]], [[Tropical Wilds]], [[Distant Tundra]], [[Formidable Oak]], [[Blossoming Arcadia]] ([[Story Mode]] and [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Olimar's Madcap Ride]]

|underground = [[Subterranean Complex]], [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Snagret Hole]], [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Subterranean Swarm]]

|challenge   = [[Abduction Den]]

|missionbe  = [[Tropical Forest]], [[Tropical Wilds Remix]], [[Garden of Hope Remix]], [[Distant Tundra Remix]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]

|sidestories = [[Creature Hunting]], [[Land, Sea, and Sky]], [[Looking for Louie]], [[Another Part Found]]

|dandori_c = [[Aerial Incinerator]]

|bingo      = [[Stagnant Sea]]

|attacks1   = Kidnap and throw Pikmin

|attacks2   = Kidnap and throw Pikmin

|attacks3   = Kidnap and throw Pikmin and leaders

|attacks4    = Kidnap and throw Pikmin and leaders

|attacksh    = Kidnap Pikmin and drag them off screen

The '''Swooping Snitchbug''' ({{j|サライムシ|Sarai Mushi|Kidnapping Bug}}) is a [[enemy]] found in the main four [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]] and {{hp}}. Swooping Snitchbugs are legless, round, flying insects that have evolved wing-like antennae as a means of locomotion. They swoop down, as their name suggests, and grab their prey with their claws – a maximum of two at once. After carrying them for a few seconds, they violently throw them towards the ground. This action would harm most prey, whereas [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are simply replanted and reverted to their original [[Maturity|leaf stage]] in the first two games (in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', their maturity remains the same). They are also able to pick up the [[leader]]s in ''Pikmin 3'', much like [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s do in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' – if they don't [[button mashing|escape]], they will be tossed to the ground and [[health|damaged]].

These creatures will plummet to the ground if weighed down by a sufficient number of Pikmin, or with a single [[Purple Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin 2'' or a single [[Rock Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin 3''. This renders it susceptible to further attack. [[Ultra-bitter spray]]s may also be used to freeze it in mid-air, causing it to drop to the ground, which is arguably easier, but of course produces no corpse, and may be considered a waste of sprays.

Should the enemy throw a [[Yellow Pikmin]] that is holding a [[bomb-rock]] in ''Pikmin'', the bomb-rock will explode, killing the Yellow Pikmin, all Pikmin caught in the blast, and likely itself, too. In ''Pikmin 3'', it will carry the bomb rock and not the Pikmin, and throwing the bomb-rock merely activates it instead of causing an immediate explosion. Although the creature is not as interested in killing Pikmin as much as it is chucking them, it may end up throwing a Pikmin at a hazard.

In {{p1}}, it can and will grab Pikmin from the leader's hand, if [[Captain Olimar|the captain]] is holding on to it before [[throw]]ing, but in ''Pikmin 2'', it will ignore any held Pikmin; it can still steal it from the hand if it began swooping prior to the grab, however. In ''Pikmin 3'', every time it dives, it randomly chooses to catch Pikmin or leaders, and if it chooses the former, it will never succeed in grabbing a held Pikmin. If it snatches two Pikmin in a single dive, the way it throws them will also differ between games – in ''Pikmin'', it will throw one Pikmin first, fly around some more, and then throw the second one, but in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'', it will throw both of them at once. In ''Hey! Pikmin'', they will attempt to swoop straight down, grab Pikmin, and fly back up without coming back again, counting as a death to the player's Pikmin. They are incredibly rare in this game, as only a few appear, in [[Olimar's Madcap Ride]].

In ''Pikmin'', it only appears in [[The Forest of Hope]] on day 15 and forward, and in [[The Distant Spring]] on day 5 and forward.

==Stats==

{{Game help|hp|Find out its health value by looking into the game files.}}

              |value2 = 4    |value3 = 30      |value4 = 3  |valueh =  

|hp1 = 2000    |hp2 = 1500    |hp3 = 1000<ref group="note">In the [[Garden of Hope Remix]], its HP is 500.</ref>  |hp4 = 1000 |hph =

 

In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', they have a brown body with a green moss like tint on some parts and green lines in between the parts of their "exoskeleton". They also have a golden head with antennae that go from yellow to orange. In this game they have more fluid flight movement, tilting when turning.

 

 

In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the creature is now a light yellowish green with a texture not too dissimilar to the exoskeleton of some beetles. Their antennae have also changed to a yellow to brown gradient.

They also gained more realistic compound eyes compared to the glass-like eyes with pupils from ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''. They also will attempt to crawl away when swarmed by Pikmin on the ground.

 

 

 

{{transcript|If you were swept up and then tossed away by those long dangling arms, I think you'd better understand what it feels like to be a Pikmin. A little courage is all you need to give it a try. Consider it a learning experience!|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|The Scarpanids originally lived on the ground, sporting poorly developed vestigial wings. This species developed enlarged antennae that can be used as makeshift wings.

 

 

 

 

{{transcript|The scarpanids originally lived on the ground with poorly developed vestigial wings. This species developed enlarged antennae that can be used as functioning wings. Scarpanids are attracted by the sight of large groups of Pikmin in cavalry formation and will swoop down to seize them. However, scarpanids do not eat Pikmin, and they will drop any seized Pikmin after a short time. The reason for this activity is as yet unknown, but I look forward to future research in the area.}}

 

{{transcript|The annoying swooping snitchbug will appear in the Forest of Hope (between Days 15 and 30) and the Distant Spring. In both regions, the bug will snatch up Pikmin and replant them. If a swooping snitchbug flies by, force it to land by tossing Pikmin at it. When it comes crashing down, surround it with Pikmin.}}

 

{{transcript|The annoying snitchbug loves to swoop down from the sky and snatch up unsuspecting Pikmin. Instead of eating them, the bug mysteriously replants the Pikmin in inconvenient locations.|block=y}}

 

=== ''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide ===

{{transcript|Much like the Mamuta, the Swooping Snitchbug does not defeat Pikmin; it pummels them into the ground. The creature grabs two Pikmin at a time and throws them with tremendous force. Knock it down with a few tosses, then swarm it.}}

 

{{transcript|The two-armed flying pest follows your posse, swoops down, grabs two unsuspecting Pikmin and then plants them back into the ground. This bug must be dealt with immediately, knocking it out of the sky and then swarming it until it says good-bye.}}

 

{{transcript|A Swooping Snitchbug attacks by snatching its enemies and throwing them to the ground. when a Swooping Snitchbug does this to a Pikmin, the force is enough to bury its victim &ndash; this essentially causes the Pikmin to revert to a sprout.

 

When you encounter a Swooping Snitchbug, use your Winged Pikmin to attack the creature until it falls to the ground, then use your squad to finish the vulnerable enemy. If you don't have any Winged Pikmin, just wait for the Swooping Snitchbug to stop moving before you attack with whatever Pikmin are available.|block=y}}

 

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These creatures can easily be brought to the ground by weighing it down with five or so Pikmin. Yellows are the best option to weigh it down, because their high reach makes it easier to hit it. Afterwards, a simple swarm can defeat it. If the Snitchbug captures a Yellow Pikmin holding a bomb, it will explode while it is in the air. Oddly, by whistling at the Pikmin while it's coming down after being thrown by the creature, there is a chance that the Pikmin will simply react to the whistle and join Olimar's group like normal, instead of being buried.

 

The same strategy from ''Pikmin'' can be applied here. Alternatively, throwing a single Purple Pikmin onto it will weigh it down right away. Be warned, as on sublevels with abysses, the Snitchbug can throw Pikmin down the pit. The Snitchbug is much less of a threat in this game, even less so if one has a [[Pluckaphone]]. Though one could leave at least one Purple to deal with them, it is advised to not do so on metallic sublevels, as there are often bombs on those sublevels.

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', like in all of the other games, around 5 Pikmin are able to weigh the Swooping Snitchbug down, making it easy to defeat. It's recommended to use Yellow Pikmin to weigh it down, as their throwing height ensures it will land on the Swooping Snitchbug, and the Snitchbug can fly higher in this game. If you have a reasonable amount of Winged Pikmin, swarming it will be sure to weigh it down. A direct hit from a Rock Pikmin will bring the Swooping Snitchbug down too, similar to how throwing one Purple Pikmin on it will weigh it down in ''Pikmin 2''.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

|obtain = Random appearance.

 

|name = sarai

|s000 = 0.5

|s001 = 0.5

|s002 = 0.25

{{p2 enemy property | fp02 | 掴み飛行高さ | Flight height while holding Pikmin | 70 }}

 

 

|size      = Body length: {{mm|30}}

*'''This enemy triggers the [[Rescue Journal##5 Auto Target Lock|Auto Target Lock note]] in the [[Rescue Journal]]'''

 

|common    = Swooping Snitchbug. "Swooping" refers to how it swoops down to catch prey.

|internal  = Internally, it is known as <code>napkid</code> in ''Pikmin'', which is likely a misspelling of "kidnap", which in turn is part of the translation of its Japanese name. In ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'', it is called <code>sarai</code> instead, the first word of its Japanese name.

 

|Spa  = Moscardón quinqui (''Pikmin 3'')<br>Moscardón ladrón (''Pikmin 1'', ''Pikmin 2'' Switch version, ''Pikmin 4'')

|PorP  = Snitchbug Predador

|PorPN = Name taken from a trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''

 

<gallery>

Swooping Snitchbug P1 art.png|Artwork of the Swooping Snitchbug.

Swooping Snitchbug carries Pikmin P1.png|Artwork of a Swooping Snitchbug carrying Pikmin.

Swooping Snitchbug p1.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug swooping down to grab Pikmin.

Swooping Snitchbug corpse.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug's corpse.

Reel10 Swooping Snitchbug.png|A Swooping Snitchbug in the [[enemy reel]].

P1 Swooping Snitchbug Sketch.png|Drawings of the Swooping Snitchbug from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.

 

===''Pikmin 2''===

Swooping Snitchbug.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug breaking out from being [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]].

Swooping Snitchbug.png|A Swooping Snitchbug in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].

Swooping Snitchbug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Swooping Snitchbug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].

 

Swooping snitchbug.png|Artwork of the Swooping Snitchbug.

Winged Pikmin fight P3.png|A Swooping Snitchbug being attacked by some Winged Pikmin.

Distant Tundra Snitchbug.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug in the [[Distant Tundra]].

Dead Swooping Snitchbug.jpg|A close-up of a dead Swooping Snitchbug.

SwoopingSnitchbug-Pikmin3.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug in holding Charlie.

Swooping Snitchbug throws Alph P3.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug throwing [[Alph]].

P3 Swooping Snitchbug Yellow Pikmin.png|A Swooping Snitchbug being attacked from behind by Yellow Pikmin in the [[Tropical Forest]].

 

===''Pikmin 4''===

P4 Swooping Snitchbug Render.png|A render of the Swooping Snitchbug.

Swooping Snitchbug P4 icon.png|The Swooping Snitchbug's [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon.

Swooping Snitchbug carrying Captain.jpg|Two Swooping Snitchbugs carrying Pikmin and the Player.

Swooping Snitchbug attacked.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug under attack by a group of [[Yellow Pikmin]].

SubterraneanSwarmSwoopBug.jpg|A Swooping Snithcbug holding [[Rock Pikmin]] in the [[Subterranean Swarm]].

Swooping Snitchbug P4 Bomb Rocks.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug dropping [[Bomb rock]]s in the Subterranean Swarm.

Swooping Snitchbug P4 Weighed Down.jpg|A single [[Purple Pikmin]] weighing down a Swooping Snitchbug.

 

Olimar's Madcap Ride 7.jpg|Two Swooping Snitchbugs swooping downward in ''Hey! Pikmin''.

Olimar's Madcap Ride Swooping Snitchbug cutscene.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug in the cutscene in [[Olimar's Madcap Ride]].

Swooping Snitchbug E-Card.jpg|The Swooping Snitchbug's [[e-card]], #35 (9^th blue card).

{{todo|Determine whether or not the Snitchbug can catch Pikmin midair in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'', and update the corresponding trivia point regarding ''Pikmin 2'' if needed.}}

*When idle, the Swooping Snitchbug rubs its hands together, similar to a fly. This can also be seen with the Bumbling Snitchbug.

*Swooping Snitchbugs and [[Mamuta]]s are the only ways one can see a burrowed Bulbmin.

*In ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', when Pikmin are grabbed, their squeal is the same as if they got bitten, but it is a different sound in ''Pikmin 3''.

*In ''Pikmin 3'', if a Pikmin lays down a [[bomb rock]], there is a chance the Swooping Snitchbug will grab the bomb rock. It will then explode in its hands, killing it.

*The position of the Swooping Snitchbug in the [[enemy reel]], which is otherwise alphabetized, indicates that the creature's name may originally have started with the letter "f".  This was fixed in the [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|Switch port]].

*In ''Pikmin 2'', it is possible for the Swooping Snitchbug to capture Pikmin mid-air.

* In ''Pikmin 2'', if there are 99 Pikmin buried in the same area or sublevel, it will be impossible for a Swooping Snitchbug to bury the 100th Pikmin. That Pikmin will simply stay idle.{{cite youtube|VWSCfO4aUCU|showing it is impossible for a Swooping Snitchbug to bury more than 99 Pikmin}}.

 

 

 

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