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}}The '''Nectarous Dandelfly''' is a harmless enemy in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' that acts as a replacment for the [[Honeywisp]]. It resembles a large dragonfly-like creature with a segmented body resembling that of a caterpillar or honeypot ant, and has the face of a butterfly with its proboscis.
}}The '''Nectarous Dandelfly''' is a harmless enemy in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' that acts as a replacment for the [[Honeywisp]]. It resembles a large dragonfly-like creature with a segmented body reminiscent of a caterpillar or honeypot ant, and has the face of a butterfly with its proboscis.
 
The Nectarous Dandelfly drifts carelessly around, not minding enemies or nearby Pikmin. If a Pikmin touches on one of its hind segments, that segment will disconnect from the body, along with all tail segments connected to it. They will all fall onto the ground and collapse into puddles of [[nectar]]. Because there are 5 segments, the number of Pikmin that can be flowered up, which goes from 10 to 50, depends on the location the enemy is hit. Throwing a Pikmin near the creature's head will also result in all five segments falling down. After being hit once, it will swiftly fly away.


The Nectarous Dandelfly drifts carelessly around, not minding enemies or nearby Pikmin. If a Pikmin lands a direct hit on one of its hind segments, the segment will collapse into puddles of [[Nectar]], the number of doses range from one to five depending on where you land your Pikmin, resulting in enough to flower around 10 to 50 Pikmin with one encounter. Throwing a Pikmin near the creature's head will result in all five segments falling down, while hitting it on the back segment will result in only that one falling down. After its nectar has been stolen, it will swiftly fly away.
==Notes==
==Notes==
===''Pikmin ''Prima Guide===
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
''"The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless flying creature that carries a large amount of nectar in its segmented body. When you encounter a Nectarous Dandelfly, use your Winged Pikmin to attack the creature. To yield the maximum amount of Nectar, focus your attacks on the Nectarous Dandelfly's head."''
{{transcript|The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless flying creature that carries a large amount of nectar in its segmented body. When you encounter a Nectarous Dandelfly, use your Winged Pikmin to attack the creature. To yield the maximum amount of Nectar, focus your attacks on the Nectarous Dandelfly's head.}}
 
==Behavior==
==Behavior==
The Nectarous Dandelfly, in each location it is observed in, follows a set path. It flies at a moderately high height, and is at most points difficult to hit with any Pikmin aside from [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. After it is hit once, it will not die, but rather fly away, not returning for the rest of the day/mission.
The Nectarous Dandelfly, in each location it is observed in, follows a set path. It emits an echoing chirp-like noise when nearby, which is a good indicator of its presence. The creature flies at a moderately high height, and is at most points difficult to hit with any Pikmin aside from [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. After it is hit once, it will not die, but rather fly away, not returning for the rest of the [[day]] or [[Mission Mode|mission]].
 
==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
Since the Nectarous Dandelfly is harmless, you only have to focus on aiming well and hitting it once, provided it is alone. Unless you are in desperate need of [[Nectar]], don't go out and try to find this creature, even if you know its path; let it come to you, or you could stumble upon it by chance. Yellow Pikmin are the best option, as they can be thrown highest and can be aimed better than Winged Pikmin, who may not always hit the body segment you were hoping for.
Since the Nectarous Dandelfly is harmless, you only have to focus on aiming well and hitting it once, provided it is alone. Unless you are in desperate need of [[nectar]], don't go out and try to find this creature, even if you know its path; let it come to you instead, or leave it up to chance for you to stumble upon it. Yellow Pikmin are the best option, as they can be thrown highest and can be aimed better than Winged Pikmin, who may not always hit the body segment you were hoping for. If you want to gather the most nectar, aim to where the creature's head will be when the Pikmin reaches it during the jump; if you miss, you can try again, and if you land, it will be on the head, providing five pools of nectar. Aiming in any other way carries a higher risk of hitting a later segment in the body, which results in less nectar overall.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery columns="3" position="center">
<gallery>
Pikmin3 KopPadveiw-DragonflyEnemy.png|The Nectarous Dandefly flying above the player.
Pikmin3 KopPadveiw-DragonflyEnemy.png|The Nectarous Dandefly flying above the player.
Pikmin3 DragonflyEnemy.png|The Nectarous Dandefly is not hostile.
Pikmin3 DragonflyEnemy.png|A Nectarous Dandefly.
Dandelfly-Pikmin3.jpg|The Nectarous Dandelfly in the [[Twilight River]].
Dandelfly-Pikmin3.jpg|The Nectarous Dandelfly in the [[Twilight River]].
Dandelfly .jpg|A clear view of the dandelfly's wings. It has 3 pairs.
Dandelfly .jpg|A clear view of the Dandelfly's wings. It has 3 pairs.
ZlCfzREd16AR3zFKLr.jpg|Frontal view of the Nectarous Dandelfly
ZlCfzREd16AR3zFKLr.jpg|Frontal view of the Nectarous Dandelfly.
640px-Mangorubyconcept.png|Concept art of Mangoruby from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Nectarous Dandelfly was the very first new ''Pikmin 3 ''enemy ever seen, since it was seen in the first slide of the E3 2012 presentation.
[[File:640px-Mangorubyconcept.png|thumb|right|Concept art of Mangoruby from ''[[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Country Returns|Donkey Kong Country Returns]]''.]]
*The Nectarous Dandelfly was the very first new ''Pikmin 3'' enemy ever seen, since it was seen in the first slide of the E3 2012 presentation.
*Since the Dandelfly does not actually die when attacked, it is not considered an enemy in the few [[Mission Mode#Battle enemies!|Battle enemies!]] stages it is present in.
*Since the Dandelfly does not actually die when attacked, it is not considered an enemy in the few [[Mission Mode#Battle enemies!|Battle enemies!]] stages it is present in.
*The Nectarous Dandelfly emits an echoing chirp-like noise when nearby.
*The body of the Nectarous Dandelfly resembles that of the ''[[dkwiki:Donkey Kong Country Returns|Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' boss Mangoruby.
*The body of the Nectarous Dandelfly resembles that of the ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' boss Mangoruby.
 
==See also==
*[[Honeywisp]]
*[[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]
 
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Revision as of 11:04, May 12, 2015

Nectarous Dandelfly
Artwork of a Nectarous Dandelfly.
Appears in Pikmin 3
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Areas Twilight River, Formidable Oak
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages Thirsty Desert Remix
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages Twilight River Remix
Side Story days None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks None

The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3 that acts as a replacment for the Honeywisp. It resembles a large dragonfly-like creature with a segmented body reminiscent of a caterpillar or honeypot ant, and has the face of a butterfly with its proboscis.

The Nectarous Dandelfly drifts carelessly around, not minding enemies or nearby Pikmin. If a Pikmin touches on one of its hind segments, that segment will disconnect from the body, along with all tail segments connected to it. They will all fall onto the ground and collapse into puddles of nectar. Because there are 5 segments, the number of Pikmin that can be flowered up, which goes from 10 to 50, depends on the location the enemy is hit. Throwing a Pikmin near the creature's head will also result in all five segments falling down. After being hit once, it will swiftly fly away.

Notes

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide

The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless flying creature that carries a large amount of nectar in its segmented body. When you encounter a Nectarous Dandelfly, use your Winged Pikmin to attack the creature. To yield the maximum amount of Nectar, focus your attacks on the Nectarous Dandelfly's head.

Behavior

The Nectarous Dandelfly, in each location it is observed in, follows a set path. It emits an echoing chirp-like noise when nearby, which is a good indicator of its presence. The creature flies at a moderately high height, and is at most points difficult to hit with any Pikmin aside from Yellow Pikmin and Winged Pikmin. After it is hit once, it will not die, but rather fly away, not returning for the rest of the day or mission.

Strategy

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

Since the Nectarous Dandelfly is harmless, you only have to focus on aiming well and hitting it once, provided it is alone. Unless you are in desperate need of nectar, don't go out and try to find this creature, even if you know its path; let it come to you instead, or leave it up to chance for you to stumble upon it. Yellow Pikmin are the best option, as they can be thrown highest and can be aimed better than Winged Pikmin, who may not always hit the body segment you were hoping for. If you want to gather the most nectar, aim to where the creature's head will be when the Pikmin reaches it during the jump; if you miss, you can try again, and if you land, it will be on the head, providing five pools of nectar. Aiming in any other way carries a higher risk of hitting a later segment in the body, which results in less nectar overall.

Gallery

Trivia

  • The Nectarous Dandelfly was the very first new Pikmin 3 enemy ever seen, since it was seen in the first slide of the E3 2012 presentation.
  • Since the Dandelfly does not actually die when attacked, it is not considered an enemy in the few Battle enemies! stages it is present in.
  • The body of the Nectarous Dandelfly resembles that of the Donkey Kong Country Returns boss Mangoruby.

See also