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==Behavior==
Behaviorally, Doodlebugs are very similar to Iridescent Flint Beetles. Like the Flint Beetles, the Doodlebug cannot normally be harmed by leaders. However, it is different from the others in that it remains above ground for a much longer period of time. Once activated, the Doodlebug springs out from the ground, immediately releasing poisonous gas as it does so. Like all other poison, this gas will kill all non-White Pikmin if they are exposed to it and are not whistled back to a leader. Once active, Doodlebugs move quickly and release more gas at regular intervals. If a Pikmin is landed directly onto one's back, it will flip over briefly and drop something (depending on which game). Once a Doodlebug has been flipped over a few times, it will quickly retreat underground. The same thing will happen if the bug is simply left undisturbed above ground for too long.
===''Pikmin 2''===
In {{p2}}, Doodlebugs appear only in caves. If [[ultra-bitter spray]] has been discovered, they will exclusively drop additional doses. Otherwise, they will only drop nectar. Pikmin will attempt to chase the Doodlebug, creating the risk of them being poisoned if they are not immune.
===''Pikmin 4''===
In {{p4}}, Doodlebugs are much rarer overall than they were in ''Pikmin 2''. Unlike the prior game, a single Doodlebug appears above ground in [[Primordial Thicket]]. They usually spawn near or under [[sticky mold]], and instead of sprays, they drop [[Bomb Rock]]s and [[Ice Blast]]s. While they no longer have the first burst of poison, the clouds they release on future movements are much larger than before.
==Locations==
===''Pikmin 2''===
====Caves====
*[[Frontier Cavern]]
**Three can be seen on sublevel 1.
*[[Shower Room]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 6.
*[[Hole of Heroes]]
**Two can be seen on sublevel 8.
**One can be seen on sublevel 12.
*[[Dream Den]]
**Two can be seen on sublevel 9.
====Challenge Mode====
*[[Novice Training]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 1, holding the [[Mirrored Element]].
**One can be seen on sublevel 2, holding the Mirrored Element.
*[[Cryptic Cavern]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 1, holding [[The Key]].
===''Pikmin 4''===
====Areas====
*[[Primordial Thicket]]
**There are two Doodlebugs in this area. The first Doodlebug is located towards the east, at the end of the northern path from 'The Autumnal Gully' base. It will be just past the pair of [[Moldy Slooch]]es in the small crevice. The second Doodle bug can be found under a patch of [[sticky mold]] full of poisonous mushrooms towards the northeast. It is close to the [[clay mound]] and the [[Crunchy Deluge]].
====Caves====
*[[Subterranean Swarm]]
**There is one Doodlebug on sublevel 4. It can be found towards the northwest, in a small alcove surrounded by multiple patches of sticky mold and a [[Swooping Snitchbug]]. The next sublevel entrance is located slightly west of the Doodlebug.
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
After being prompted into surfacing, a Doodlebug is capable of killing your Pikmin if you are careless. It is advisable to bring either a large group of White Pikmin or a small group of Purple Pikmin, as the Doodlebug will disappear after getting flipped. Be cautious when fighting it within close proximity of other enemies, as its scuttling may awaken them. To defeat the creature normally, just throw Pikmin at its backside.
Alternatively, you could use an ultra-bitter spray on it and either swarm it with your Pikmin or punch it. Note that though this method is usually safer, it also gives you less reward, as the ultra-bitter drops that the Doodlebug drops when flipped are quite useful against future enemies.
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===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|They look as harmless as Female Sheargrubs, but Doodlebugs can cause a lot of trouble by emitting poisonous gas. If you manage to hit one of the scurrying critters with a Pikmin lob, it'll flip over and leave a pool of nectar. You can capsize a Doodlebug three times before it disappears.|block=y}}
{{transcript|They look as harmless as Female Sheargrubs, but Doodlebugs can cause a lot of trouble by emitting poisonous gas. If you manage to hit one of the scurrying critters with a Pikmin lob, it'll flip over and leave a pool of nectar. You can capsize a Doodlebug three times before it disappears.|block=y}}
==Behavior==
Behaviorally, Doodlebugs are very similar to Iridescent Flint Beetles. Like the Flint Beetles, the Doodlebug cannot normally be harmed by leaders. However, it is different from the others in that it remains above ground for a much longer period of time. Once activated, the Doodlebug springs out from the ground, immediately releasing poisonous gas as it does so. Like all other poison, this gas will kill all non-White Pikmin if they are exposed to it and are not whistled back to a leader. Once active, Doodlebugs move quickly and release more gas at regular intervals. If a Pikmin is landed directly onto one's back, it will flip over briefly and drop something (depending on which game). Once a Doodlebug has been flipped over a few times, it will quickly retreat underground. The same thing will happen if the bug is simply left undisturbed above ground for too long.
===Pikmin 2===
In {{p2}}, Doodlebugs appear only in caves. If [[ultra-bitter spray]] has been discovered, they will exclusively drop additional doses. Otherwise, they will only drop nectar. Pikmin will attempt to chase the Doodlebug, creating the risk of them being poisoned if they are not immune.
===Pikmin 4===
In {{p4}}, Doodlebugs are much rarer overall than they were in ''Pikmin 2''. Unlike the prior game, a single Doodlebug appears above ground in [[Primordial Thicket]]. They usually spawn near or under [[sticky mold]], and instead of sprays, they drop [[Bomb rock]]s and [[Ice Blast]]s. While they no longer have the first burst of poison, the clouds they release on future movements are much larger than before.
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
After being prompted into surfacing, a Doodlebug is capable of killing your Pikmin if you are careless. It is advisable to bring either a large group of White Pikmin or a small group of Purple Pikmin, as the Doodlebug will disappear after getting flipped. Be cautious when fighting it within close proximity of other enemies, as its scuttling may awaken them. To defeat the creature normally, just throw Pikmin at its backside.
Alternatively, you could use an ultra-bitter spray on it and either swarm it with your Pikmin or punch it. Note that though this method is usually safer, it also gives you less reward, as the ultra-bitter drops that the Doodlebug drops when flipped are quite useful against future enemies.


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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|jpname    = {{j|ミドリヒメオナラシ|Midori Hime Onara Shi|Green Lesser Farter}}.
|jpname    = {{j|ミドリヒメオナラシ|Midori Hime Onara Shi|Green Lesser Farter}}.
|scientific = ''Pilli flatularum''. ''Flatularum'' comes from the Latin ''flatus'' and is related to the English "flatulence".
|scientific = ''Pilli flatularum''. ''Flatularum'' comes from the Latin ''flatus'' and is related to the English "flatulence".
|internal  = In Pikmin 2, its internal name is simply <code>fart</code>. In Pikmin 4, its internal name is <code>GASKOGANE</code>. <code>KOGANE</code> is the internal name of the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
|internal  = In ''Pikmin 2'', its internal name is simply <code>fart</code>. In ''Pikmin 4'', its internal name is <code>GASKOGANE</code>. <code>KOGANE</code> is the internal name of the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
|prerelease = In the GameCube Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc Version 18, this enemy's family is not shown, and its genus name is ''Scarabeidae'' as opposed to ''Pilli''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Proto:Pikmin_2/Piklopedia_Entries#022_-_Doodlebug|Proto:Pikmin 2/Piklopedia Entries|The Cutting Room Floor}} ''Scarabeidae'' is similar to the real world {{w|scarabaeidae}} family, where scarab beetles are from, and alludes to the [[Anode Beetle]]'s scientific name.
|prerelease = In the GameCube Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc Version 18, this enemy's family is not shown, and its genus name is ''Scarabeidae'' as opposed to ''Pilli''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Proto:Pikmin_2/Piklopedia_Entries#022_-_Doodlebug|Proto:Pikmin 2/Piklopedia Entries|The Cutting Room Floor}} ''Scarabeidae'' is similar to the real world {{w|scarabaeidae}} family, where scarab beetles are from, and alludes to the [[Anode Beetle]]'s scientific name.
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Doodlebug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Doodlebug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Doodlebug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Doodlebug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
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===''Pikmin 4''===
===''Pikmin 4''===
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Pikmin 4 poison.png|''Pikmin 4'' artwork of a Doodlebug showcasing the [[White Pikmin]]'s poison resistance.
Pikmin 4 poison.png|''Pikmin 4'' artwork of a Doodlebug showcasing the [[White Pikmin]]'s poison resistance.
Doodlebug P4.jpg|A Doodlebug in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Doodlebug P4.jpg|A Doodlebug in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Doodlebug_P4_Primordial_Thicket.jpg|A Doodlebug in [[Primordial Thicket]].
Doodlebug P4 Primordial Thicket.jpg|A Doodlebug in [[Primordial Thicket]].
Doodlebug_P4_Bombs.jpg|A Doodlebug dropping [[Bomb rock|bomb rocks]] and [[Ice Blast|ice blasts]].
Doodlebug P4 Bombs.jpg|A Doodlebug dropping [[Bomb rock|bomb rocks]] and [[Ice Blast|ice blasts]].
Doodlebug_P4_Subterranean_Swarm.jpg|A Doodlebug in [[Subterranean Swarm]].
Doodlebug P4 Subterranean Swarm.jpg|A Doodlebug in [[Subterranean Swarm]].
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