Hydro Dweevil

Hydro Dweevil
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Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Mandarachnia sulfurnid
Family	Dweevil
Areas	None
Caves	Frontier Cavern, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages	Dweevil Nest
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Sprays water

The Caustic Dweevil is a member of the Dweevil family, a non-aggressive enemy found in Pikmin 2 that attacks in self-defense. As is typical of Dweevils, it picks up any treasure or enemy body it can find, only releasing it when Pikmin attack. The only offensive measure the beast can take is spraying an acidic bodily fluid on enemies, which drowns all Pikmin types except blue ones and Bulbmin, making them the best choice in battle against it.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“The caustic dweevil is one member of an insect family known for mimicking objects by carrying them on their backs. Several points of differentiation with other members of the species have been confirmed, such as body color and behavioral patterns, but none of these suggest major deviations in the creature's genetic structure. This makes it clear that it is a relative of the family. When attacked by enemies, the caustic dweevil spits out bodily fluids in response. Space suits corrode and oxidize when they come in contact with this highly acidic liquid.”

Louie's notes

“Inedible. Effects of consumption include uncontrollable arm flailing and enthusiastic dishwashing.”

Strategy

Pikmin

Throw Pikmin on their small heads. Although they can harm non-Blue Pikmin, they are weak and often die before getting a chance to attack at all, and this does not kill Pikmin instantly, allowing them to be whistled to safety by a captain if they do come into contact with it. Purple Pikmin are particularly useful in defeating large numbers of smaller Dweevils with ease, since they stun when thrown, halting any enemy attacks, usually until death.

Captains

Run up to it and punch it until it begins its attacking animation, leaving plenty of time to run away before it attacks. Run back and continue the assault when the acid stops.

Gallery

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  Concept art of a Caustic Dweevil.

Trivia

• The Caustic Dweevil was planned to be included on the 2-Player Battle Roulette Wheel as an enemy, but was eventually removed. It's paired up with the Fiery Dweevil, and it shares its removal with the Spotty Bulbear and the Antenna Beetle.

This article was a featured article from 26th January 2009 to 6th May 2009.