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The '''Cloaking Burrow-nit''' ({{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi|{{w|Haori}} Insect}}) is an insect-like creature found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. It has a dark blue shell with large, red eye-like markings on it. When it hunts, it chooses a place where it rests face-down in the ground, patiently waiting for its prey to draw near. If it is approached, it emerges and attempts to follow and attack the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] until they escape out of its pursuit range, when it then promptly returns to the spot where it was resting and re-burrows its head to wait for its next opportunity to chase prey. It has a sharp proboscis which can be thrust into prey, piercing the victim and causing damage, right before sucking it up and swallowing it.
The '''Cloaking Burrow-nit''' ({{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi|{{w|Haori}} Insect}}) is an insect-like [[enemy]] found in {{p2}}. Cloaking Burrow-nits have dark blue shells with large, red {{w|eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}}. When they hunt, they choose a place where they rest face-down in the ground, patiently waiting for prey to draw near. If one is approached, it emerges and attempts to follow and attack the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] until they escape out of its pursuit range, when it then promptly returns to the spot where it was resting and re-burrows its head to wait for its next opportunity to chase prey. They have sharp proboscises which can be thrust into prey, piercing victims and causing damage, right before sucking them up and swallowing them.


Burrow-nits, primarily the one in [[Wistful Wild]], will deconstruct nearby bridges, similar to [[Mandiblard|Sheargrubs]]. This creature isn't seen too often, and is not very dangerous, as it only can kill one Pikmin at a time when it attacks. This creature's replacements, the [[Joustmite]] and the [[Flighty Joustmite]], appear in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' with a different look, but nevertheless with the familiar proboscis and eye-markings.
Burrow-nits, primarily the one in [[Wistful Wild]], will deconstruct nearby bridges, similar to [[Mandiblard|Sheargrubs]]. This creature isn't seen too often, and is not very dangerous, as it only can kill one Pikmin at a time when it attacks. The Burrow-nit's replacements, the [[Joustmite]] and the [[Flighty Joustmite]], appear in {{p3}} and {{p4}} with a different look and a proboscis at the front of their shell rather than in their vulnerable back, but nevertheless with the familiar proboscis and eye-markings.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}


==Behavior==
==Behavior==
The Cloaking Burrow-nit hides underground with its large shell protruding to the surface. The eye-like markings appear on the back of the shell, so what appears to be its front-side from a distance is actually its rear. When approached, a Burrow-nit will hastily raise its full body to the surface and begin its attack. Its shell protects its rear end entirely, and any Pikmin that lands there will simply slide off. Its face, however, is not protected and can be damaged easily, as it needs to be facing its prey to attack. Though the Burrow-nit is a creature of decent size, it will be defeated within seconds if attacked by a considerable number of Pikmin.
The Cloaking Burrow-nit hides underground with its large shell protruding to the surface. The eye-like markings appear on the back of the shell, so what appears to be its front-side from a distance is actually its rear. When approached, a Burrow-nit will hastily raise its full body to the surface and begin its attack. Its shell protects its rear end entirely, and any Pikmin that lands there will simply slide off. Its face, however, is not protected and can be damaged easily, as it needs to be facing its prey to attack. Though the Burrow-nit is a creature of decent size, it will be defeated within seconds if attacked by a considerable number of Pikmin.


The creature has one basic attack: it will shoot its proboscis out to quite a range, snagging the first Pikmin it comes in contact with. Once in the creature's grip, a Pikmin will be eaten after a few seconds. If it eats a [[white Pikmin]], the creature will die instantly. When being attacked the Burrow-nit may also shake all Pikmin from it.
The creature has one basic attack: it will shoot its proboscis out to quite a range, snagging the first Pikmin it comes in contact with. Once in the creature's grip, a Pikmin will be eaten after a few seconds. If it eats a [[White Pikmin]], the creature will die instantly. When being attacked the Burrow-nit may also shake all Pikmin from it.


Interestingly, when a Pikmin is speared, a red liquid bursts out. It is currently unknown what this liquid is.
Interestingly, when a Pikmin is speared, a red liquid bursts out. It is currently unknown what this liquid is.
==Locations==
===Areas===
*[[Valley of Repose]]
**There is one Cloaking Burrow-nit in this area. It is located in the northern part of the area, blocked off by a [[white bramble gate]]. It is slightly north of the [[stick bridge]], and is near the [[Fiery Blowhog]]s and the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]].
*[[Awakening Wood]]
**There are three Cloaking Burrow-nits in this area. The first Burrow-nit can be found north of the landing site, slightly past the [[black bramble gate]]. The second Burrow-nit is located nearby, with it being on the opposite side of the [[bag]] weighing 200. The final Burrow-nit can be found on the raised section near the [[electric gate]]. It's the electric gate blocking access to the [[Blue Onion]].
*[[Wistful Wild]]
**There is one Cloaking Burrow-nit in this area. It is located towards the southeast of the landing site, on the opposite side of the stick bridge alongside a Fiery Blowhog and the [[Gatling Groink]]. If the bridge is built, it will spawn on it and attempt to unravel it.
===Caves===
*[[Snagret Hole]]
**Two can be seen on sublevel 2.
*[[Glutton's Kitchen]]
**One can be seen on sublevel 2.
*[[Cavern of Chaos]]
**Three can be seen on sublevel 7.
*[[Hole of Heroes]]
**Two can be seen on sublevel 1.
*[[Dream Den]]
**Four can be seen on sublevel 11.
===Challenge Mode===
*[[Rumbling Grotto]]
**Three can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding an [[Unknown Merit]].


== Strategy ==
== Strategy ==
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Alternatively, if you are concerned about losing any Pikmin, use both [[leader]]s, and repeatedly [[punch]] the creature's face while making sure not to be hit with the proboscis. It may attempt to shake off the leaders, but this action can be foreseen and avoided easily.
Alternatively, if you are concerned about losing any Pikmin, use both [[leader]]s, and repeatedly [[punch]] the creature's face while making sure not to be hit with the proboscis. It may attempt to shake off the leaders, but this action can be foreseen and avoided easily.
{{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
{{transcript|The vulnerable area of a Cloaking Burrow-nit is very close to its most dangerous parts: its mouth and tentaclelike tongue. A Burrow-nit spends most of its time partially buried in the ground. When your troops get close, it will attack. Toss Pikmin at its head and try to defeat it before it can eat a sprout.|block=y}}


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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==Naming==
==Naming==
The Cloaking Burrow-nit is called such because its hide resembles a {{w|cloak}}, and because it burrows under the ground; "nit" is a name given to {{w|head louse}}, a real-life insect. Its Japanese name is {{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi}} which translates to "Haori Insect", a Haori is a traditional Japanese sort of hip- or thigh-length kimono-like jacket.
{{see more|Burrow-nit family#Naming}}
 
{{naming
Its scientific name is ''Trilobitins reclusiva''. ''Trilobitins'' may have to do with its resemblance to the real world {{w|horseshoe crab}}, a relative of the prehistoric arthropods known as "{{w|trilobite}}s". The Cloaking Burrow-nit looks like a "backwards" horseshoe crab, with its proboscis in the spot of a horseshoe crab's tail, and fake eyes in the spot where the real eyes and face would be on a horseshoe crab. The "reclusiva" in its name could translate to "reclusive", given its solitary nature and tendency to burrow underground.
|common    = Cloaking Burrow-nit. It is called such because its hide resembles a {{w|cloak}}, and because it burrows under the ground; "nit" is a name given to {{w|head louse}}, a real-life insect.
 
|scientific = ''Trilobitins reclusiva''. The ''reclusiva'' in its name is similar to "reclusive", given its solitary nature and tendency to burrow underground.
Internally, it is called <code>armor</code>, given its strong hide.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ハオリムシ|Haori Mushi|Haori Insect}}. A Haori is a traditional Japanese sort of hip- or thigh-length kimono-like jacket.
|jpname    = {{j|アカメモンツキバオリ|Aka Me Montsuki Baori|Red Eye Crested Haori}}.
|internal  = Internally, it is called <code>armor</code>, given its strong hide.
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===Names in other languages===
===Names in other languages===
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|FraM = Hide-Dig
|FraM = Hide-Dig
|Ger  = Getarnter Grabwicht
|Ger  = Getarnter Grabwicht
|GerM = Disguised Burrow midget
|GerM = Camouflaged Burrow-runt
|Ita  = Dorifora Celata
|Ita  = Dorifora Celata
|ItaM = Hidden Potato Beetle
|ItaM = Hidden Potato Beetle
|SpaA = Liendre zamacuca pinchosa
|SpaAM= Prickly rough nit
|Por = Soldadinho mascarado
|PorM = Masked [[Joustmite|small soldier]]
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
A Cloaking Burrow-nit can be seen in the background of the [[Distant Planet]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', but other then that, it has no trophy or other mention in the game.
A Cloaking Burrow-nit can be seen in the background of the [[Distant Planet]] stage in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'', but other than that, it has no trophy or other mention in either game. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'s'' rendition of the stage, four additional Cloaking Burrow-nits appear alongside it.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Cloakingburrow-nit.jpg|Artwork of a Cloaking Burrow-nit.
Cloakingburrow-nit.jpg|Artwork of the Cloaking Burrow-nit.
P2 Artwork Cloaking Burrow-nit.png|Alternate scan of the Cloaking Burrow-nit's artwork.
26cloakingburrow-nit.png|Frontal view of the Cloaking Burrow-nit.
26cloakingburrow-nit.png|Frontal view of the Cloaking Burrow-nit.
1.jpg|A Cloaking Burrow-nit on the [[Piklopedia]].
P2 Cloaking Burrow-nit Piklopedia Screenshot.jpg|A Cloaking Burrow-nit next to a [[pikpik carrot]] in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Pikmin 2 Cloaking Burrow-nit Overload.png|[[Olimar]] fighting seven Cloaking Burrow-nits at once in unused cave <code>last_4</code>.
Pikmin 2 Cloaking Burrow-nit Overload.png|[[Olimar]] fighting seven Cloaking Burrow-nits at once in the unused cave <code>last_4</code>.
R8.JPG|The creature's [[e-card]], #27 (8<sup>th</sup> red card).
Cloaking Burrow-nit P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Cloaking Burrow-nit in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
P2 Cloaking Burrownit idle.jpg|An idle Cloaking Burrow-nit.
P2 Cloaking Burrownit eating.jpg|A Cloaking Burrow-nit eating a Pikmin.
P2 Cloaking Burrownit corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Cloaking Burrow-nit.
P2 Cloaking Burrownit bridge.jpg|A Cloaking Burrow-nit eating a bridge in the [[Wistful Wild]].
Cloaking Burrow-nit E-Card.jpg|The Cloaking Burrow-nit's [[e-card]], #27 (8<sup>th</sup> red card).
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Enemies}}
==Trivia==
*Under the floor in the [[title screen]]'s spring and autumn variant, there is a Cloaking Burrow-nit.{{cite youtube|Wq9mClSk17Y|showing the normally hidden Cloaking Burrow-nit|m=2|s=55}}
 
==See also==
*[[Joustmite]]
*[[Flighty Joustmite]]


==References==
{{refs}}
{{p2enemies}}
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]]
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]]
[[Category:Disguising enemies]]
[[Category:Disguising enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]
[[Category:Stabbing enemies]]
[[Category:Valley of Repose]]
[[Category:Valley of Repose]]
[[Category:Awakening Wood]]
[[Category:Awakening Wood]]
[[Category:Wistful Wild]]
[[Category:Snagret Hole]]
[[Category:Snagret Hole]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:Wistful Wild]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Cavern of Chaos]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
 
[[Category:Super Smash Bros. series]]
== Trivia ==
*Under the floor in the [[title screen]]'s autumn variant, there is a Cloaking Burrow-nit.