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Antenna Beetle
Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Mesmeri raiocontra
Family	Kettlebug
Areas	None
Caves	Snagret Hole, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Distract Pikmin, interfere with Treasure Gauge

Latest revision as of 21:49, March 26, 2025

The Antenna Beetle (カマドフマ^?, lit.: "Cave Cricket") is an enemy in Pikmin 2 which distracts Pikmin. Antenna Beetles use their roars to produce sounds of a particular frequency, which interferes with the Treasure Gauge and attracts nearby Pikmin, similar to the whistle. This noise overrides any commands issued by a leader, so the Antenna Beetle can attract any Pikmin that are nearby, which can indirectly harm Pikmin by leading them into a hazard. The only way to regain control of the Pikmin is to kill the enemy or force it to leap away again.

The Antenna Beetle is relatively rare, found in only a few caves. The Treasure Gauge fluttering about and flashing a pinkish color is an indication that an Antenna Beetle is on the current sublevel.

Pikmin under its control are immune to most dangers, as they follow the same rules as juvenile Bulbmin when following their mothers. This means that they are ignored by enemies and only killed by crushing and hazards, though explosions will knock them back. The real danger is when the Antenna Beetle hops away and the Pikmin become idle.

Stats[edit]

Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
3	6	5^{[note 1]}	× 5	700	No

^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.

Behavior[edit]

When idle, the Antenna Beetle will quickly run about in random lines, in a radius it claims as its territory. Between movements, it will sometimes stop and emit a roar. This roar produces a purple ring made up of dots around the Antenna Beetle for the roar's duration, not too dissimilar to the ring of dots a leader's whistle makes in Pikmin and Pikmin 2. The ring the roar creates is capable of affecting Pikmin behavior, as any Pikmin within the purple ring will ignore a leader and their whistle and will instead follow the Antenna Beetle. While the Antenna Beetle doesn't intentionally try to harm Pikmin, its unpredictable movement means that the Pikmin could be brought into hazardous areas. If the Antenna Beetle leaps away, any affected Pikmin will lose interest in the creature, and become idle and again free to join a leader's squad. If an Antenna Beetle is killed while Pikmin are following it, the following Pikmin start to panic instead, at which point they also become susceptible to a leader's whistle.

An Antenna Beetle's presence affects the Treasure Gauge, causing the device's needle to move unpredictably (though still staying towards the gauge's left side) and the device to intermittedly emit quiet, distorted versions of the beeping sound it usually makes when near treasure. When an Antenna Beetle roars, the device's beeps briefly intensify in both volume and frequency, and the needle very quickly violently thrashes around, reaching all regions of the Treasure Gauge's gauge in the process.

If a leader goes too near an Antenna Beetle, the creature will leap away as soon as it can, although the creature will occasionally leap on its own if left undisturbed. If a Pikmin is thrown directly on an Antenna Beetle, it will fall on its back and fruitlessly thrash around for a few seconds before eventually finding its footing and leaping away, leaving any Pikmin on or near it to be knocked to the ground. Its leap sends the Antenna high into the air; high enough for it to only fall down after a few seconds. Its fall lands it somewhere within its territory and causes the Antenna Beetle to faceplant upon contact with the ground, before quickly getting back up and resuming normal behaviour.

Locations[edit]

Caves[edit]

Snagret Hole
- One can be seen on sublevel 5, holding the Emperor Whistle.
- One can be seen on sublevel 6.
Hole of Heroes
- One can be seen on sublevel 2.
Dream Den
- One can be seen on sublevel 8.
- One can be seen on sublevel 12.

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Antenna Beetles are annoying enemies due to their ability to disrupt your control over your Pikmin squad. Before you attack the Antenna Beetle, make sure it has finished its high-pitched whistle as it reduces the likelihood of your Pikmin being controlled.

A good strategy to defeat these Antenna Beetles is to use Purple Pikmin, as they have a chance to stun the creature with their powerful slams. This gives ample time to deal significant damage whilst the beast is stunned. You may even be able to defeat the Antenna Beetle in one fell swoop! However, if this isn't the case, you should be ready to whistle your Pikmin at a moments notice, as the Antenna Beetle will flee after it has successfully shaken off its attackers.

When the Beetle leaps to evade, it will likely cause your Pikmin to scatter. Try to reposition your Purple Pikmin quickly to land another below. If fast enough, you could land another attack before it flees. If the Beetle did escape, simply explore the sublevel to find it once more and attack using this strategy.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This creature is able to control the Pikmin by way of the peculiar frequency of its roar, but its only objective seems to be defensive in nature, as it stops Pikmin from attacking and forces them to run away. This beast prefers humid, dimly lit environments, and has been known to inhabit empty and discarded containers. For this reason, it's wise to thoroughly ventilate any specimens that are recovered. Lifting off with one of these creatures in the hold can lead to a rupturing of the specimen during decompression, resulting in an explosive mess.”

Louie's notes

“Extract meat from the exoskeleton and sear on all sides in a hot wok to seal in the flavor. Top the dish off with a splash of spicy peanut sauce.”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]

“Although it can't defeat Pikmin, the Antenna Beetle can seriously confuse the sprouts and take them under its wing with a whistle of its own. Call the Pikmin immediately after the beetle brainwashes them. The bug also sends your Treasure Gauge out whack. Defeat it before you hunt for prizes.”

Technical information[edit]

showPikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`fuefuki`
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	700
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	25
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.2
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.25
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.35
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.001
fp06	速度	Move speed	250
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.1
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	300
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	100
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	60
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	300
fp13	視界角度	FOV	180
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	0
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	0
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	120
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	30
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	30
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	15
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	130
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	0.1
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	0
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	50
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	10
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	0
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	0
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	60
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	25
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	10
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	0.3 (30%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	5
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Shake mode 1 – hit count	1
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	1
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	2
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	2
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	5
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	3
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	10
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	出現時間(Max)	Max time it spends grounded	20
fp02	出現時間(Min)	Min time it spends grounded	10
fp03	出現間隔	Airborne time	3
fp11	フエ間隔(1)	Unknown (whistle color related?)	0
fp12	フエ間隔(2～:隊列ナシ)	Unknown (whistle color related?)	3
fp13	フエ間隔(2～:隊列アリ)	Unknown (whistle color related?)	10
fp21	もがき時間	Time spent struggling on the ground	2.5
fp22	逃げジャンプ時間	Unknown (time it takes to jump?)	0
fp31	通常出現率	Unknown	0.5

Other information[edit]

Size: Body length: 40mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #34

Naming[edit]

Common name: Antenna Beetle. The creature is called that due to it "whistling" an area around it, perhaps using its antennae, or perhaps because it mimics the way a spacesuit's antenna shakes when a leader is whistling.
Japanese nickname: カマドフマ^?. It is similar to カマドウマ^? (lit.: "cave cricket").
Japanese name: フエフキカマドフマ^?, lit.: "Flute Playing Kamadofuma".
Scientific name: Mesmeri raiocontra. Mesmeri is similar to the English word "mesmerize", and raiocontra could be considered a combination of raio and contra. Raio, in this context, is Portuguese for "beam", and contra is Latin for "counter", maybe referring to how the whistle's "beam" is used to counter the Pikmin's aggressiveness.
Internal names: Internally, the creature is called fuefuki, which in Japanese is ふえふき^? (lit.: "Flute Player").
Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	カマドフマ^? Kamadofuma	Cave Cricket
French	Scarabée à Antennes	Antenna Beetle
German	Antennenkäfer	Antenna Beetle
Italian	Antennottero	Antennapterum	From "antenna" and the suffix "-ttero" (pterum) commonly found in winged bugs
Spanish (NoA)	Escarabajo antenudo	Antenna beetle

Gallery[edit]

The model of the Antenna Beetle.
The Antenna Beetle in the Piklopedia.
Three Antenna Beetles in the Piklopedia.
An Antenna Beetle attempting to attract Pikmin.
The corpse of an Antenna Beetle.
The Piklopedia icon of the Antenna Beetle in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
The Antenna Beetle's e-card, #38 (4^th yellow card).

Trivia[edit]

There is an unused image of the Antenna Beetle in the style of 2-Player Battle's roulette icons, implying that at some point in development there may have been a powerup to spawn an Antenna Beetle near the opponent.
If the Antenna Beetle is killed while Pikmin are in its control, the Pikmin will panic and scream, like Bulbmin when their leading adult is killed.

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 |family      = Kettlebug
 |underground = [[Snagret Hole]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]
-|attacks     = Attract and pacify Pikmin, interfere with Treasure Gauge
+|attacks     = Distract Pikmin, interfere with [[Treasure Gauge]]
 }}
-'''Antenna Beetles''' ({{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma|{{w|Rhaphidophoridae|Cave Cricket}}}}) are creatures in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' that can pose danger to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], but not directly. They use their wings to produce sounds of a high pitch, which interferes with the [[Treasure Gauge]] and attracts Pikmin, much as the [[leader]]s' [[whistle]]s do. That effect overrides any similar commands issued by Olimar, so they are able to take command of any Pikmin that are nearby; the only way to regain control of them is to kill it, or force it into leaping away again. Having Pikmin captured is where the danger comes in, because this creature may lead them into a hazard. The beast periodically jumps away and returns, stumbling as it lands, and can be led into disembarking in such a manner by attacking it. Approaching the beast often has a similar effect. In attack, it can be [[swarm]]ed as it lands or have Pikmin [[throw]]n on top of; [[Purple Pikmin]] work the best, as they may stun it, preventing it from getting up and jumping away. If Pikmin lands on it, it will roll over, not much different from an [[Anode Beetle]].
+The '''Antenna Beetle''' ({{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma|{{w|Rhaphidophoridae|Cave Cricket}}}}) is an [[enemy]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' which distracts [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. Antenna Beetles use their roars to produce sounds of a particular frequency, which interferes with the [[Treasure Gauge]] and attracts nearby Pikmin, similar to the [[whistle]]. This noise overrides any commands issued by a [[leader]], so the Antenna Beetle can attract any Pikmin that are nearby, which can indirectly harm Pikmin by leading them into a [[hazard]]. The only way to regain control of the Pikmin is to kill the enemy or force it to leap away again.
-The Antenna Beetle is relatively rare, found in only a few underground locations. The Treasure Gauge being dysfunctional (the needle fluttering about and flashing a pinkish color) is an absolute indication that one is on the same sublevel as the leaders.
+The Antenna Beetle is relatively rare, found in only a few [[cave]]s. The Treasure Gauge fluttering about and flashing a pinkish color is an indication that an Antenna Beetle is on the current sublevel.
+Pikmin under its control are immune to most dangers, as they follow the same rules as juvenile [[Bulbmin]] when following their mothers. This means that they are ignored by enemies and only killed by crushing and hazards, though explosions will knock them back. The real danger is when the Antenna Beetle hops away and the Pikmin become idle.
 ==Stats==
@@ Line 25: / Line 27: @@
 {{refs|note}}
+==Behavior==
+When idle, the Antenna Beetle will quickly run about in random lines, in a radius it claims as its territory. Between movements, it will sometimes stop and emit a roar. This roar produces a purple ring made up of dots around the Antenna Beetle for the roar's duration, not too dissimilar to the ring of dots a leader's [[whistle]] makes in {{P1}} and {{P2}}. The ring the roar creates is capable of affecting [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] behavior, as any Pikmin within the purple ring will ignore a [[leader]] and their [[whistle]] and will instead follow the Antenna Beetle. While the Antenna Beetle doesn't intentionally try to harm Pikmin, its unpredictable movement means that the Pikmin could be brought into [[hazard]]ous areas. If the Antenna Beetle leaps away, any affected Pikmin will lose interest in the creature, and become idle and again free to join a leader's [[squad]]. If an Antenna Beetle is killed while Pikmin are following it, the following Pikmin start to [[panic]] instead, at which point they also become susceptible to a leader's whistle.
+An Antenna Beetle's presence affects the Treasure Gauge, causing the device's needle to move unpredictably (though still staying towards the gauge's left side) and the device to intermittedly emit quiet, distorted versions of the beeping sound it usually makes when near treasure. When an Antenna Beetle roars, the device's beeps briefly intensify in both volume and frequency, and the needle very quickly violently thrashes around, reaching all regions of the Treasure Gauge's gauge in the process.
+If a leader goes too near an Antenna Beetle, the creature will leap away as soon as it can, although the creature will occasionally leap on its own if left undisturbed. If a Pikmin is thrown directly on an Antenna Beetle, it will fall on its back and fruitlessly thrash around for a few seconds before eventually finding its footing and leaping away, leaving any Pikmin on or near it to be knocked to the ground. Its leap sends the Antenna high into the air; high enough for it to only fall down after a few seconds. Its fall lands it somewhere within its territory and causes the Antenna Beetle to faceplant upon contact with the ground, before quickly getting back up and resuming normal behaviour.
+==Locations==
+===Caves===
+*[[Snagret Hole]]
+**One can be seen on sublevel 5, holding the [[Emperor Whistle]].
+**One can be seen on sublevel 6.
+*[[Hole of Heroes]]
+**One can be seen on sublevel 2.
+*[[Dream Den]]
+**One can be seen on sublevel 8.
+**One can be seen on sublevel 12.
+==Strategy==
+{{guide}}
+Antenna Beetles are annoying enemies due to their ability to disrupt your control over your Pikmin [[squad]]. Before you attack the Antenna Beetle, make sure it has finished its high-pitched whistle as it reduces the likelihood of your Pikmin being controlled.
+A good strategy to defeat these Antenna Beetles is to use [[Purple Pikmin]], as they have a chance to stun the creature with their powerful slams. This gives ample time to deal significant damage whilst the beast is stunned. You may even be able to defeat the Antenna Beetle in one fell swoop! However, if this isn't the case, you should be ready to [[whistle]] your Pikmin at a moments notice, as the Antenna Beetle will flee after it has successfully shaken off its attackers.
+When the Beetle leaps to evade, it will likely cause your Pikmin to scatter. Try to reposition your Purple Pikmin quickly to land another below. If fast enough, you could land another attack before it flees. If the Beetle did escape, simply explore the sublevel to find it once more and attack using this strategy.
 {{Notes|olimar=y|louie=y}}
-===Nintendo Player's Guide===
+===''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide===
 {{transcript|Although it can't defeat Pikmin, the Antenna Beetle can seriously confuse the sprouts and take them under its wing with a whistle of its own. Call the Pikmin immediately after the beetle brainwashes them. The bug also sends your Treasure Gauge out whack. Defeat it before you hunt for prizes.|block=y}}
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 ==Naming==
-The creature is called Antenna Beetle due to it "whistling" an area around it, perhaps using its antennae, or perhaps because it mimics the way a [[spacesuit]]'s antenna shakes when a [[leader]] is [[Whistle|whistling]]. In Japan, its name is {{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma}}, which is similar to {{j|カマドウマ|kamadouma}}, or a {{w|Rhaphidophoridae|cave cricket}}. Its scientific name is ''Mesmeri raiocontra'', and in it, ''mesmeri'' is similar to the English word "[[wiktionary:mesmerize|mesmerize]]", and ''raiocontra'' could be considered a combination of ''raio'' and ''contra''. ''Raio'', in this context, is Portuguese for "beam", and ''contra'' is Latin for "counter", maybe referring to how the whistle's "beam" is used to counter the Pikmin's aggressiveness. Internally, the creature is called <code>fuefuki</code>, which in Japanese is {{j|ふえふき|fuefuki|Flute Player|f=tp}}.
+{{naming
+|common     = Antenna Beetle. The creature is called that due to it "whistling" an area around it, perhaps using its antennae, or perhaps because it mimics the way a [[spacesuit]]'s antenna shakes when a [[leader]] is [[Whistle|whistling]].
+|jpcommon   = {{j|カマドフマ|Kamadofuma}}. It is similar to {{j|カマドウマ|kamadouma|{{w|Rhaphidophoridae|cave cricket}}|f=tp}}.
+|jpname     = {{j|フエフキカマドフマ|Fuefuki Kamadofuma|Flute Playing Kamadofuma}}.
+|scientific = ''Mesmeri raiocontra''. ''Mesmeri'' is similar to the English word "[[wiktionary:mesmerize|mesmerize]]", and ''raiocontra'' could be considered a combination of ''raio'' and ''contra''. ''Raio'', in this context, is Portuguese for "beam", and ''contra'' is Latin for "counter", maybe referring to how the whistle's "beam" is used to counter the Pikmin's aggressiveness.
+|internal   = Internally, the creature is called <code>fuefuki</code>, which in Japanese is {{j|ふえふき|fuefuki|Flute Player|f=tp}}.
+}}
 ===Names in other languages===
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 |FraM=Antenna Beetle
 |Ita=Antennottero
-|ItaM=From "antenna" and the suffix "-ttero" (pterum) commonly found in winged bugs
+|ItaM=Antennapterum
+|ItaN=From "antenna" and the suffix "-ttero" (pterum) commonly found in winged bugs
+|SpaA=Escarabajo antenudo
+|SpaAM=Antenna beetle
+|Ger=Antennenkäfer
+|GerM=Antenna Beetle
+|notes = y
 }}
 ==Gallery==
-{{image|It's corpse.}}
 <gallery>
-File:Antenna Beetle.png|The Antenna Beetle.
+Antenna Beetle.png|The model of the Antenna Beetle.
-File:34antennabeetle.png|The Antenna Beetle in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
+P2 Antenna Beetle Piklopedia.png|The Antenna Beetle in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
-File:Three Antenna Beetles.png|Three Antenna Beetles.
+Three Antenna Beetles.png|Three Antenna Beetles in the Piklopedia.
-File:Antenna Beetle call.png|An Antenna Beetle attempting to attract Pikmin.
+Antenna Beetle call.png|An Antenna Beetle attempting to attract Pikmin.
-File:Y4.JPG|The creature's [[e-card]], #38 (4<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
+Antenna Beetle corpse.png|The corpse of an Antenna Beetle.
+Antenna Beetle P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Antenna Beetle in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
+Y4.JPG|The Antenna Beetle's [[e-card]], #38 (4<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
 </gallery>
 ==Trivia==
 [[File:Roulette Wheel Antenna Beetle.png|right|The unused icon.]]
-*The Antenna Beetle was meant to be included in the Roulette Wheel in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'''s [[2-Player Battle]] mode, along with the [[Spotty Bulbear]], and the [[Fiery Dweevil|Fiery]]/[[Caustic Dweevil]].
+*There is an unused image of the Antenna Beetle in the style of [[2-Player Battle]]'s roulette icons, implying that at some point in development there may have been a powerup to spawn an Antenna Beetle near the opponent.
+*If the Antenna Beetle is killed while Pikmin are in its control, the Pikmin will [[panic]] and scream, like [[Bulbmin]] when their leading adult is killed.
 ==See also==
 *[[Puffstool]]
+*[[Gildemander]]
 *[[Whistle]]
 *[[Dismiss]]
 {{Harmless enemies}}
-{{Enemies}}
+{{p2enemies}}
+[[Category:Pikmin-altering enemies]]
+[[Category:Snagret Hole]]
+[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
 [[Category:Dream Den]]
-[[Category:Hole of Heroes]]
-[[Category:Snagret Hole]]

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Contents

Stats[edit]

Behavior[edit]