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"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and " | "Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. | ||
=== Names in other languages === | === Names in other languages === | ||
Revision as of 12:44, December 23, 2022
The dandelfly family is a family of peaceful dragonfly-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has one member, the Nectarous Dandelfly.
All members of this family are in the Anisopterid genus.
Members
Nectarous Dandelfly
- Main article: Nectarous Dandelfly.
The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a Pikmin, at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.
Naming
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ミツモチヤンマ科? Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka |
Nectar holding dragonfly family |
 Chinese(traditional) |
蜜蟲晏蜓科 | |
 French |
nectiloptéres | From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera) |
 Korean |
꿀벌레잠자리 과 | |
 Spanish |
Nectarópteros |
