Whiskerpillar family
The whiskerpillar family is a family of enemies in Pikmin 2, with only one known member, the Ravenous Whiskerpillar.
Members[edit]
Ravenous Whiskerpillar[edit]
- Main article: Ravenous Whiskerpillar.
Scientific name: Lepidoptera pluckieus
Ravenous Whiskerpillars are harmless enemies in Pikmin 2. These enemies do not care about Pikmin, instead aiming for Burgeoning Spiderworts, particularly their berries. They climb atop the plant and begin chewing on the berries, destroying them. After it's knocked off or it's full, it then burrows underground, making it important to defeat it before it does so. Until it's killed, it will keep returning. This enemy may possibly not actually die, as it can be seen squirming while carried.
Naming[edit]
The family name, Whiskerpillar, is named after its only member, the Ravenous Whiskerpillar.
The genus Lepidoptera is named after a real world order of the same name that contains butterflies, which are the mature forms of caterpillars.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ハナゲ科? Hanage Ka |
Nose hair family |
 German |
Bartraupen | Beard Caterpillars |
 Spanish (NoA) |
Orugas mostachonas | Whiskered caterpillars |
