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The '''dandelfly family''' is a family of | The '''dandelfly family''' is a family of {{w|dragonfly}}-like enemies introduced in {{p3d}}. It has one member, the [[Nectarous Dandelfly]], belonging to the ''Anisopterid'' genus. | ||
== Members == | == Members == | ||
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[[File:Nectarous dandelfly.png|left|180px]] | [[File:Nectarous dandelfly.png|left|180px]] | ||
{{Main|Nectarous Dandelfly}} | {{Main|Nectarous Dandelfly}} | ||
Scientific name: ''Anisopterid ambrosius'' | |||
The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in {{p3}}. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of [[nectar]]. | The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in {{p3}}. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of [[nectar]]. | ||
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== Naming == | == Naming == | ||
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. | "Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", referencing its wavy flight pattern, and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. | ||
The genus ''Anisopterid'' comes from {{w|Anisoptera}}, the group dragonflies belong to. | |||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
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|Fra = nectiloptéres | |Fra = nectiloptéres | ||
|FraM = From ''nectar'' (nectar) and the suffix ''-ptère'' (-ptera) | |FraM = nectaroptera | ||
|FraN = From ''nectar'' (nectar) and the suffix ''-ptère'' (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders. | |||
|Ger = Schwebellen | |Ger = Schwebellen | ||
|GerM = | |GerM = Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle) | ||
|Ita = | |Ita = | ||
|ItaM = | |ItaM = | ||
|Kor = 꿀벌레잠자리 과 | |Kor = 꿀벌레잠자리 과 | ||
|Spa = Nectarópteros | |Spa = Nectarópteros | ||
|SpaM = | |SpaM = Nectaroptera | ||
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* [[Centifly family]] | * [[Centifly family]] | ||
* [[Honeywisp family]] | * [[Honeywisp family]] | ||
* [[Muggonfly]] | |||
{{families}} | {{families}} | ||
[[Category:Dandelfly family| ]] | [[Category:Dandelfly family| ]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:02, September 12, 2024
The dandelfly family is a family of dragonfly-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has one member, the Nectarous Dandelfly, belonging to the Anisopterid genus.
Members[edit]
Nectarous Dandelfly[edit]
- Main article: Nectarous Dandelfly.
Scientific name: Anisopterid ambrosius
The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a Pikmin, at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.
Naming[edit]
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", referencing its wavy flight pattern, and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. The genus Anisopterid comes from Anisoptera, the group dragonflies belong to.
Names in other languages[edit]
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| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ミツモチヤンマ科? Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka |
Nectar holding dragonfly family | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
蜜蟲晏蜓科 | ||
 French |
nectiloptéres | nectaroptera | From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders. |
 German |
Schwebellen | Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle) | |
 Korean |
꿀벌레잠자리 과 | ||
 Spanish |
Nectarópteros | Nectaroptera |
