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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin3    = y
|pikmin3    = y
|image      = Joustmite.png
|pikmin4    = y
|image      = Pikmin Garden Joustmite render.png
|size        = 270px
|size        = 270px
|name        = Unknown
|icon        = Joustmite P4 icon.png
|custom_icon = y
|name        = Trilobitins reversa
|family      = Burrow-nit
|missionct  = [[Thirsty Desert]]
|missionct  = [[Thirsty Desert]]
|missionbe  = [[Distant Tundra Remix]]
|missionbe  = [[Distant Tundra Remix]]
|areas      = [[Distant Tundra]]
|sidestories = [[Tundra]], [[First Part Found]]
|2p          = None
|areas      = [[Distant Tundra]], [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]), [[Blossoming Arcadia]] ([[Story Mode]] and [[night expedition|night]])
|weight      = 7
|underground = [[Drafty Gallery]], [[Engulfed Castle]], [[Subterranean Swarm]]
|height      = N/A
|dandori_c = [[Rockaway Cellars]], [[Toggle Training]]
|max_pikmin  = 14
|dandori_b = [[Leafy Showdown]]
|seeds      = 6
|attacks = Stab and eat Pikmin
|value      = 30
|attacks     = Stabs and eats Pikmin
}}
}}
'''Joustmites''' are enemies that were first introduced in ''[[Pikmin 3]].'' They behave similarly to the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], and look like them as well. It can be seen as the polar opposite of the Burrow-nit, as the Joustmite shields the front of its body, requiring the Pikmin to attack from behind. It is unconfirmed if the two species are related or part of the same family, though it wouldn't be surprising. Flying variants, known as [[Flighty Joustmite]]s, also appear. They appear exactly the same, except that the Flighty Joustmites will spring into the air when half of its health has been depleted, requiring the use of [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]] and [[Winged Pikmin]] to pull it back towards the ground for other Pikmin to attack it.  
The '''Joustmite''' ({{j|カブリムシ|Kaburi Mushi|Headgear-Wearing Insect}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p3}} and {{p4}}. Joustmites behave similarly to the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]], and are closely related to them. They can be seen as an opposite of the Burrow-nit however, as Joustmites shields the front of their body, requiring the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to attack from behind. Flying variants, known as [[Flighty Joustmite]]s, also appear in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4''.


==Notes==
==Stats==
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{enemy stats
''"The Joustmite spends most of its time partially buried with its colorful shell protruding from the ground. When it senses nearby prey, this well-armored creature emerges and uses its retractable beak to skewer nearby victims. ''
|weight3 = 7      |weight4 = 7
|carriers3 = 14    |carriers4 = 14
|seeds3 = 6        |seeds4 = 6 (0 [[glow pellet]]s)
|value3 = 30      |value4 = 5
|hp3 = 450        |hp4 = 450
|regen3 = Unknown  |regen4 = Unknown
}}
 
{{notes|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlieus=y|p3dpcharlieeu=y|p3dplouieus=y|p3dplouieeu=y|p3dpolimar=y}}
 
=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|The eyeball-like pattern on its shell reminds me of my father's eyes staring at me after we buried him in sand at the beach. We dug him out immediately when he gave us that look. Makes it easy to imagine what an effective deterrent those staring eyes must be to natural predators like birds.|block=y}}
 
=== Olimar's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Others within this family wear their shells on their bellies, but this one's shell functions more like a helmet.
 
Its wings have atrophied into uselessness, so instead it burrows beneath the ground and pops out only to pierce prey with its needlelike proboscis and drain their bodily fluids.
 
Larval Joustmites remain underground for years, or even decades in some cases.|block=y}}
 
=== Louie's notes (''Pikmin 4'') ===
{{transcript|Boil in the shell with a pinch of salt until bright red, then serve piping hot with tartar sauce.|block=y}}


''Rock Pikmin cannot be damaged by the Joustmite's attacks, making them a very good option when facing this enemy. When you're leading a large squad, however, any combination of Pikmin can make short work of this enemy. Approach the Joustmite from the rear and attack the creature's fleshy body until you defeat it."''
=== ''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide ===
{{transcript|The Joustmite spends most of its time partially buried with its colorful shell protruding from the ground. When it senses nearby prey, this well-armored creature emerges and uses its retractable beak to skewer nearby victims.
 
Rock Pikmin cannot be damaged by the Joustmite's attacks, making them a very good option when facing this enemy. When you're leading a large squad, however, any combination of Pikmin can make short work of this enemy. Approach the Joustmite from the rear and attack the creature's fleshy body until you defeat it.|block=y}}
 
=== Pikmin Garden ===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
硬い殻で頭を守る、カブリムシ。前方からの攻撃にはめっぽう強い一方で、体の後ろはむき出しになっている。原種のハオリムシとは、守る位置が逆である。
 
特徴 その1 頭部を守る殻
:獲物や外敵に向かってまっすぐ向かう性質があり、頭部を守るように殻が発達している。腹部はあらわになっていて、日中は地面に潜んでいることが多い。
:(Image text: 赤い目のような紋は、鳥類などからの捕食を避けるため)
 
特徴 その2 針のような口
:アゴの奥に長い針状の口吻を持ち、獲物に刺して体液を吸収する。
:(Image text: 鋭くとがっている)
|block=y}}
 
'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
The Joustmite protects its head with a hard shell. While it is extremely resistant to attacks from the front, the back of its body is bare. The position of its protection is the opposite of that of the original Burrow-nit.
 
Feature #1: Shell protecting the head
:The shell is developed to protect the head, due to its tendency to head straight for prey or enemies. Its abdomen is exposed, and it often lurks in the ground during the day.
:(Image text: "The red eye-like pattern helps it avoid predation from birds and the like")
 
Feature #2: Needle-like mouth
:It has a long, needle-like proboscis at the back of its jaw, which it uses to pierce its prey and absorb bodily fluids.
:(Image text: "It is sharp and pointy")
|block=y}}


==Behavior==
==Behavior==
[[File:CloakingBurrowNit.png|thumb|left|100px|A Joustmite stabbing two unfortunate Pikmin.]]
[[File:P3 Joustmite Stab.png|thumb|left|100px|A Joustmite stabbing three unfortunate Pikmin.]]
Just like the Burrow-nit, the Joustmite hides partially buried in the ground, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Once a group of Pikmin enters the attack range of the Joustmite, it pops out from under the ground and proceeds to attack the player's Pikmin by attempting to use its long, needle-like proboscis to spear them. If any Pikmin are caught in this attack, they will be held in the air for a brief moment before being eaten. Unlike the Burrow-nit, the Joustmite can capture up to 3 Pikmin with this attack.  
Just like the Cloaking Burrow-nit, the Joustmite hides partially buried in the ground, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Once a group of Pikmin enters the attack range of the enemy, it pops out from under the ground and proceeds to attack the player's Pikmin by attempting to use its long, needle-like proboscis to spear them. If any Pikmin are caught in this attack, they will be held in the air for a brief moment before being eaten. Unlike the Burrow-nit, the Joustmite can capture up to 3 Pikmin with this attack.
 
It should be noted that [[Rock Pikmin]] are immune to its [[stabbing]] attacks. The Joustmite can also shake off Pikmin, which also shakes its loose carapace. The enemy is rather slow-moving, making it easy to walk around and attack from behind.


It should be noted that [[Rock Pikmin]] are immune to its stabbing attacks. The Joustmite can also shake off Pikmin, which also shakes its loose carapace. The Joustmite is a rather slow-moving creature, making it easy to walk around and attack from behind.
{{clear}}
{{clear}}
==Strategy==
==Strategy==
[[File:Pikmin 3 Joustmite Scan.png|thumb|right|200px|An almost defeated Joustmite being scanned.]]
[[File:Pikmin 3 Joustmite Scan.png|thumb|200px|An almost defeated Joustmite being scanned.]]
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
As mentioned before, the Joustmite protects the front of its body, making it completely immune to frontal assaults. The most effective strategy is to approach it from behind without waking it up, and proceeding to swarm the creature. If the Joustmite is awake, the player can still try to run behind it and proceed to throw Pikmin, or they can run away, and the Joustmite will go back underground. Rock Pikmin are immune to their attacks, making throwing them at the Joustmite's rear another effective strategy. The Joustmite eats Pikmin at a rather fast rate, so be aware.  
As mentioned before, the Joustmite protects the front of its body, making it completely immune to frontal assaults. The most effective strategy is to approach it from behind without waking it up, and proceeding to swarm the creature. If the Joustmite is awake, you can still try to run behind it and proceed to throw Pikmin, or you can run away, and the Joustmite will go back underground. Rock Pikmin are immune to its attacks, making throwing them at the Joustmite's rear another effective strategy. The enemy eats Pikmin at a rather fast rate, so be aware.
 
==Technical information==
{{p3 enemy technical
|name      = kaburi
|hp        = 450
|brout    = 1
|brin      = 0
|white    = 3
|rock      = 10
|direct    = 0
|damage    = 10
|territory = 200
|value    = 30
}}
 
==Other information==
{{enemy other info
|piklopedia4 = 32
}}
 
==Naming==
{{see more|Burrow-nit family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common    = Joustmite. It is a combination of two words. "{{w|Joust}}" (or "jousting") is a medieval sport where two opponents riding on horses try to knock the other one off with a sharp lance, and refers to the Joustmite's sharp proboscis. The shell also greatly resembles a medieval knight's helmet. A "{{w|mite}}" is an arachnid.
|jpcommon  = {{j|カブリムシ|Kaburi Mushi|Headgear-Wearing Insect}}. {{j|カブリ|Kaburi}} refers to the act of covering one's head, especially with protective equipment, referring to its helmet-like carapace.
|jpname    = {{j|サカサアカメバオリ|Sakasa Aka Me Baori|Inverted Red Eye Haori}}.
|scientific = ''Trilobitins reversa''. ''Reversa'' is similar to "reverse". This could be in reference to how players attack the creature (from the back, rather than the front) or even its reversed weak-point positioning compared to the Cloaking Burrow-nit.
|internal  = Its internal name consists of only the first word of its Japanese nickname, <code>kaburi</code> (head).
}}
 
===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = カブリムシ
|JapR = Kaburi Mushi
|JapM = Headgear-Wearing Insect
|ChiTrad  = 披甲蟲
|ChiTradR = Pījiǎ Chóng
|ChiTradM = Armor-Wearing Insect
|ChiSimp  = 披甲虫
|ChiSimpR = Pījiǎ Chóng
|ChiSimpM = Armor-Wearing Insect
|Dut  = Helmmijt
|DutM = Helmet-mite
|Fra  = Cachepique
|FraM = Hidesting
|FraN = The name is a portmanteau of ''"cache"'' (hide) and ''"pique"'' (pike/sting)
|Ger  = Gepanzerter Grabwicht
|GerM = Armored Burrow Dwarf
|Ita  = Dorifora d'assalto
|ItaM = Assault burrow-nit
|Kor  = 덮구벌레
|KorR = Deopgu-Beolle
|KorM = Cover Bug
|KorN = From {{tt|덮구|deopgu}} (cover) and {{tt|벌레|beolle}} (bug)
|Spa  = Liendre astada
|SpaM = Horned nit
|Por  = Soldadinho
|PorM = Small soldier
|PorN = The name is simply the diminutive form of the word ''"soldado"'' (soldier). This name is also commonly used to refer to insects in the {{w|Membracidae}} family
|notes = y
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery spacing="small" orientation="none">
===''Pikmin 3''===
Burried.PNG|A Joustmite buried in the ground.
<gallery>
Joustmite-Pikmin3.jpg|A Joustmite in the [[Distant Tundra]] area.
P3 Joustmite Render.png|Artwork of the Joustmite.
ZlCfzREdZZgZDnG6nH.jpg|A frontal view of the Joustmite.
P3 Buried Joustmite.png|A Joustmite partially buried in the ground.
joustmite.jpg|A side view of a wandering Joustmite.
P3 Joustmite Fights Rock Pikmin.jpg|[[Rock Pikmin]] fight a Joustmite.
CloakingBurrowNitDead.png|A Joustmite's carcass.
P3 Joustmite Close-up.jpg|A frontal view of the Joustmite.
P3 Joustmite Side View.jpg|A side view of a wandering Joustmite.
P3 Joustmite Defeated.png|A defeated Joustmite.
P3 Joustmite Data File.jpg|The data file on the Joustmite.
</gallery>
 
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
P4 Joustmite Render.png|A render of a Joustmite.
Joustmite P4 icon.png|The Joustmite's [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon.
Pikmin 4 Drafty Gallery.jpg|A Joustmite fighting some wild [[Ice Pikmin]].
P4 Dead Joustmites.jpg|Two defeated Joustmites in the Piklopedia.
Joustmite_P4_Sunspeckled_Terrace_OST.jpg|A Joustmite found in [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] during [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]].
Joustmite_P4_Jousts_Rocks.jpg|A Joustmite in [[Subterranean Swarm]] attacking Rock Pikmin.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Joustmites are named after ''jousting'', a medieval sport with 2 opponents riding on horses, with the objective to knock the other one off of the horse using a sharp lance. The Joustmites are named after this because their proboscis resemble a lance.
*Unlike the Cloaking Burrow-nit, the Joustmite's death and shaking animations show that its shell is unattached to its body, making it more of a helmet than an actual shell.
*Unlike the Burrow-nit, the Joustmite's death animation shows that its shell is unattached to its body, making it more of a helmet than an actual shell.
*Although Louie's notes on the Joustmite in ''Pikmin 3'' were unique from his notes on the Cloaking Burrow-Nit, in ''Pikmin 4'' they were changed to be nearly identical. Comparatively, Olimar's notes are distinct in both games.


{{Enemies}}
==See also==
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
*[[Flighty Joustmite]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3 enemies]]
*[[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]
 
{{p3enemies}}
{{P4enemies}}
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]]
[[Category:Disguising enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin-eating enemies]]
[[Category:Stabbing enemies]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Distant Tundra]]
[[Category:Burrowing enemies]]
[[Category:Blossoming Arcadia]]
 
[[Category:Drafty Gallery]]
[[Category:Engulfed Castle]]
[[Category:Subterranean Swarm]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Mission Mode]]
[[Category:Side Stories]]
[[Category:Dandori Challenge]]
[[Category:Dandori Battle]]
[[Category:Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]]

Latest revision as of 20:43, September 27, 2024

Joustmite Icon used to represent the enemy on the wiki.
A render of a Joustmite from Pikmin 4.
Appears in Pikmin 3Pikmin 4
Scientific name Trilobitins reversa
Family Burrow-nit
Areas Distant Tundra, Sun-Speckled Terrace (Olimar's Shipwreck Tale), Blossoming Arcadia (Story Mode and night)
Caves Drafty Gallery, Engulfed Castle, Subterranean Swarm
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages Thirsty Desert
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages Distant Tundra Remix
Side Story days Tundra, First Part Found
Dandori Challenge stages Rockaway Cellars, Toggle Training
Dandori Battle stages Leafy Showdown
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Stab and eat Pikmin

The Joustmite (カブリムシ?, lit.: "Headgear-Wearing Insect") is an enemy in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4. Joustmites behave similarly to the Cloaking Burrow-nit, and are closely related to them. They can be seen as an opposite of the Burrow-nit however, as Joustmites shields the front of their body, requiring the Pikmin to attack from behind. Flying variants, known as Flighty Joustmites, also appear in Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4.

Stats[edit]

Game Weight Max.
carriers
Seeds Value Health
Pikmin 3 (?) 7 14 (normally) 6 Poko × 30
Spirit × 30
450
Pikmin 4 7 14 6 (0 glow pellets) Sparklium × 5 450

Notes

Alph's comments

Structural flaw: hindquarters
Weight: 7

That shell is as hard as they come, so a frontal charge is no good. (You're liable to get skewered on its needle, anyway.) Try throwing Pikmin so they land on its soft, unprotected hind parts instead. Talk about a design oversight!

Brittany's comments

Ever seen a huge face buried in the ground? I have now. At first, I wondered where the rest of it might be. Would we find a buried fist? A buried knee? A buried belly button? Is it good or bad that we never will?

Charlie's comments

US version US version
This greenish-blue soldier came prepared with a solid offense and defense. There's not so much plating in the rear, but that doesn't matter if you never plan to show the enemy your back. I salute its courage.
European version European version
This greenish-blue beastie came prepared with a solid offence and defence. There's not so much plating at the back, but that doesn't matter if you never plan to show the enemy your back. I salute its courage.

Louie's comments

US version US version
To create an elegant canapé with explosive flavor, remove shell and sear meat on both sides. Top with a dab of pesto.
European version European version
To create an elegant canapé with explosive flavour, remove shell and sear meat on both sides. Top with a dab of pesto.

Olimar's comments

Joustmite
Trilobitins reversa
Burrow-nit family

Others within this family wear their shells on their bellies, but this one's shell functions more like a helmet. Its wings have atrophied into uselessness, so instead it burrows beneath the ground and pops out only to pierce prey with its needlelike proboscis and drain their bodily fluids. Larval joustmites remain underground for years, or even decades in some cases.

Dalmo's notes[edit]

The eyeball-like pattern on its shell reminds me of my father's eyes staring at me after we buried him in sand at the beach. We dug him out immediately when he gave us that look. Makes it easy to imagine what an effective deterrent those staring eyes must be to natural predators like birds.

Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]

Others within this family wear their shells on their bellies, but this one's shell functions more like a helmet.

Its wings have atrophied into uselessness, so instead it burrows beneath the ground and pops out only to pierce prey with its needlelike proboscis and drain their bodily fluids.

Larval Joustmites remain underground for years, or even decades in some cases.

Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]

Boil in the shell with a pinch of salt until bright red, then serve piping hot with tartar sauce.

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide[edit]

The Joustmite spends most of its time partially buried with its colorful shell protruding from the ground. When it senses nearby prey, this well-armored creature emerges and uses its retractable beak to skewer nearby victims.

Rock Pikmin cannot be damaged by the Joustmite's attacks, making them a very good option when facing this enemy. When you're leading a large squad, however, any combination of Pikmin can make short work of this enemy. Approach the Joustmite from the rear and attack the creature's fleshy body until you defeat it.

Pikmin Garden[edit]

Text

硬い殻で頭を守る、カブリムシ。前方からの攻撃にはめっぽう強い一方で、体の後ろはむき出しになっている。原種のハオリムシとは、守る位置が逆である。

特徴 その1 頭部を守る殻

獲物や外敵に向かってまっすぐ向かう性質があり、頭部を守るように殻が発達している。腹部はあらわになっていて、日中は地面に潜んでいることが多い。
(Image text: 赤い目のような紋は、鳥類などからの捕食を避けるため)

特徴 その2 針のような口

アゴの奥に長い針状の口吻を持ち、獲物に刺して体液を吸収する。
(Image text: 鋭くとがっている)

Translation

The Joustmite protects its head with a hard shell. While it is extremely resistant to attacks from the front, the back of its body is bare. The position of its protection is the opposite of that of the original Burrow-nit.

Feature #1: Shell protecting the head

The shell is developed to protect the head, due to its tendency to head straight for prey or enemies. Its abdomen is exposed, and it often lurks in the ground during the day.
(Image text: "The red eye-like pattern helps it avoid predation from birds and the like")

Feature #2: Needle-like mouth

It has a long, needle-like proboscis at the back of its jaw, which it uses to pierce its prey and absorb bodily fluids.
(Image text: "It is sharp and pointy")

Behavior[edit]

A Joustmite stabbing two Pikmin.
A Joustmite stabbing three unfortunate Pikmin.

Just like the Cloaking Burrow-nit, the Joustmite hides partially buried in the ground, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Once a group of Pikmin enters the attack range of the enemy, it pops out from under the ground and proceeds to attack the player's Pikmin by attempting to use its long, needle-like proboscis to spear them. If any Pikmin are caught in this attack, they will be held in the air for a brief moment before being eaten. Unlike the Burrow-nit, the Joustmite can capture up to 3 Pikmin with this attack.

It should be noted that Rock Pikmin are immune to its stabbing attacks. The Joustmite can also shake off Pikmin, which also shakes its loose carapace. The enemy is rather slow-moving, making it easy to walk around and attack from behind.

Strategy[edit]

A nearly-defeated Joustmite is scanned.
An almost defeated Joustmite being scanned.

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

As mentioned before, the Joustmite protects the front of its body, making it completely immune to frontal assaults. The most effective strategy is to approach it from behind without waking it up, and proceeding to swarm the creature. If the Joustmite is awake, you can still try to run behind it and proceed to throw Pikmin, or you can run away, and the Joustmite will go back underground. Rock Pikmin are immune to its attacks, making throwing them at the Joustmite's rear another effective strategy. The enemy eats Pikmin at a rather fast rate, so be aware.

Technical information[edit]

Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Internal name kaburi
HP 450
Rock Pikmin throw hits to kill 10
White Pikmin ingestions to kill 3
Bomb rock explosions to kill 1
Bomb rock ingestions to kill 0
Number of direct hits on top to kill 0
Damage to leaders 10
Territory radius 200
Mission Mode value 30

Other information[edit]

  • Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #32

Naming[edit]

See more: Burrow-nit family#Naming.
  • Common name: Joustmite. It is a combination of two words. "Joust" (or "jousting") is a medieval sport where two opponents riding on horses try to knock the other one off with a sharp lance, and refers to the Joustmite's sharp proboscis. The shell also greatly resembles a medieval knight's helmet. A "mite" is an arachnid.
  • Japanese nickname: カブリムシ?, lit.: "Headgear-Wearing Insect". カブリ? refers to the act of covering one's head, especially with protective equipment, referring to its helmet-like carapace.
  • Japanese name: サカサアカメバオリ?, lit.: "Inverted Red Eye Haori".
  • Scientific name: Trilobitins reversa. Reversa is similar to "reverse". This could be in reference to how players attack the creature (from the back, rather than the front) or even its reversed weak-point positioning compared to the Cloaking Burrow-nit.
  • Internal names: Its internal name consists of only the first word of its Japanese nickname, kaburi (head).
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese カブリムシ?
Kaburi Mushi
Headgear-Wearing Insect
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
披甲蟲
Pījiǎ Chóng
Armor-Wearing Insect
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)
披甲虫
Pījiǎ Chóng
Armor-Wearing Insect
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Helmmijt Helmet-mite
Flag of France French Cachepique Hidesting The name is a portmanteau of "cache" (hide) and "pique" (pike/sting)
Flag of Germany German Gepanzerter Grabwicht Armored Burrow Dwarf
Flag of Italy Italian Dorifora d'assalto Assault burrow-nit
Flag of South Korea Korean 덮구벌레
Deopgu-Beolle
Cover Bug From 덮구 (cover) and 벌레 (bug)
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Soldadinho Small soldier The name is simply the diminutive form of the word "soldado" (soldier). This name is also commonly used to refer to insects in the Membracidae family
Flag of Spain Spanish Liendre astada Horned nit

Gallery[edit]

Pikmin 3[edit]

Pikmin 4[edit]

Trivia[edit]

  • Unlike the Cloaking Burrow-nit, the Joustmite's death and shaking animations show that its shell is unattached to its body, making it more of a helmet than an actual shell.
  • Although Louie's notes on the Joustmite in Pikmin 3 were unique from his notes on the Cloaking Burrow-Nit, in Pikmin 4 they were changed to be nearly identical. Comparatively, Olimar's notes are distinct in both games.

See also[edit]