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{{Infobox enemy | {{Infobox enemy | ||
|pikmin=y | |pikmin=y | ||
|pikmin2=y | |pikmin2=y | ||
|pikmin3=y | |pikmin3=y | ||
|image=Swooping | |image=Swooping Snitchbug(PikminNPC).jpg | ||
|size=192px | |size=192px | ||
|technical=Scarpanid | |technical=Scarpanid | ||
|name=Scarpanica kesperens | |name=Scarpanica kesperens | ||
|family=Scarpanid | |family=Scarpanid/Snitchbug | ||
|areas= | |areas=[[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Distant Spring]], [[Perplexing Pool]], [[Wistful Wild]], [[Distant Tundra]] | ||
|underground= | |underground=[[Subterranean Complex]], [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Snagret Hole]], [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]] | ||
|challenge=[[Abduction Den]] | |||
|weight=3 | |weight=3 | ||
|height= | |height=30 | ||
|max_pikmin=6 | |max_pikmin=6 | ||
|seeds=4 | |seeds=4 | ||
|value= | |value=4 | ||
|attacks= | |attacks=Replants and deflowers Pikmin | ||
|vitality1= | |vitality1=2000 | ||
|vitality2=1500 | |vitality2=1500 | ||
}} | |||
The '''Swooping Snitchbug''' is a creature found in all three [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. They are legless, round, flying insects that have evolved wing-like antennae as a means of locomotion. They swoop down, as their name suggests, and grab their prey with their claws. After carrying them for a few seconds, they violently throw them towards the ground. This action would harm most prey, whereas [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] are simply replanted and reverted to their original leaf-receptacle state. They are also able to pick up the [[Captain]]s in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' much the way [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s do in ''Pikmin 2''. | |||
Should it throw a [[Yellow Pikmin]] | These creatures will plummet to the ground if weighed down by a sufficient number of Pikmin, or with a single [[Purple Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin 2'', or a single [[Rock Pikmin]] in ''Pikmin'' 3, rendering it susceptible to further attack. [[Ultra-bitter spray]]s may also be used to freeze it in mid-air, causing it to drop to the ground, which is arguably easier, but of course produces no corpse, and may be considered a waste of sprays. Occasionally in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' in caves such as the [[Subterranean Complex]], a Swooping Snitchbug might accidentally throw a Pikmin into the abyss below, killing it. Should it throw a [[Yellow Pikmin]] that is holding a [[bomb-rock]], the bomb-rock will explode, killing the Yellow Pikmin and all Pikmin getting caught in the blast. | ||
The position of the Swooping Snitchbug in the [[Enemy reel]], which is otherwise alphabetical, indicates that the creature's name may originally have started with "flying". | |||
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{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
File:Normal_snitchbug-pikmin.jpg|Artwork of a Swooping Snitchbug carrying Pikmin from ''Pikmin''. | File:Normal_snitchbug-pikmin.jpg|Artwork of a Swooping Snitchbug carrying Pikmin from ''Pikmin''. | ||
Swooping Snitchbug.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug | File:Swooping Snitchbug.jpg|A Swooping Snitchbug breaking out from being petrified in Perplexing Pool. | ||
173.png|A Swooping Snitchbug in the | File:173.png|A Swooping Snitchbug in the Piklopedia of ''Pikmin 2''. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ==Brawl Trophy Description== | ||
[[File:SSBBSnitchbug.jpg|frame|The Swooping Snitchbug trophy from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]] | |||
''A member of the scarpanid family. Although originally a ground dweller, its oversized antennae developed into wings, allowing it to fly around freely. The snitchbug doesn't eat Pikmin, but rather picks them up, carries them away, and firmly replants them in another location.'' | |||
{{harmless enemies}} | |||
{{Enemies}} | |||
[[Category:Airborne enemies]] | [[Category:Airborne enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]] | [[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]] | [[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 14:27, August 11, 2013
| Swooping Snitchbug | |
|---|---|
| File:Swooping Snitchbug(PikminNPC).jpg | |
| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Scarpanica kesperens |
| Family | Scarpanid/Snitchbug |
| Areas | The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring, Perplexing Pool, Wistful Wild, Distant Tundra |
| Caves | Subterranean Complex, Frontier Cavern, Snagret Hole, Citadel of Spiders, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode stages | Abduction Den |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | Replants and deflowers Pikmin |
The Swooping Snitchbug is a creature found in all three Pikmin games. They are legless, round, flying insects that have evolved wing-like antennae as a means of locomotion. They swoop down, as their name suggests, and grab their prey with their claws. After carrying them for a few seconds, they violently throw them towards the ground. This action would harm most prey, whereas Pikmin are simply replanted and reverted to their original leaf-receptacle state. They are also able to pick up the Captains in Pikmin 3 much the way Bumbling Snitchbugs do in Pikmin 2.
These creatures will plummet to the ground if weighed down by a sufficient number of Pikmin, or with a single Purple Pikmin in Pikmin 2, or a single Rock Pikmin in Pikmin 3, rendering it susceptible to further attack. Ultra-bitter sprays may also be used to freeze it in mid-air, causing it to drop to the ground, which is arguably easier, but of course produces no corpse, and may be considered a waste of sprays. Occasionally in Pikmin 2 in caves such as the Subterranean Complex, a Swooping Snitchbug might accidentally throw a Pikmin into the abyss below, killing it. Should it throw a Yellow Pikmin that is holding a bomb-rock, the bomb-rock will explode, killing the Yellow Pikmin and all Pikmin getting caught in the blast. The position of the Swooping Snitchbug in the Enemy reel, which is otherwise alphabetical, indicates that the creature's name may originally have started with "flying".
Notes
Reel notes
“This rare species uses its antennae as wings.”
Olimar's notes
“The scarpanids originally lived on the ground, sporting poorly developed vestigial wings. This species developed enlarged antennae that can be used as makeshift wings. Scarpanids are attracted by the sight of large groups of Pikmin in cavalry formation and will swoop down to seize them. However, scarpanids do not eat Pikmin, and they will drop any seized Pikmin after a short time. The reason for this behavior is unknown, but I look forward to future research in the area.”
Louie's notes
“Remove the wings, marinate a well-marbled steak for several hours in a chipotle marinade, then charbroil to perfection.”
Gallery
- Normal snitchbug-pikmin.jpg
Artwork of a Swooping Snitchbug carrying Pikmin from Pikmin.
A Swooping Snitchbug breaking out from being petrified in Perplexing Pool.
- 173.png
A Swooping Snitchbug in the Piklopedia of Pikmin 2.
Brawl Trophy Description
File:SSBBSnitchbug.jpg
The Swooping Snitchbug trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A member of the scarpanid family. Although originally a ground dweller, its oversized antennae developed into wings, allowing it to fly around freely. The snitchbug doesn't eat Pikmin, but rather picks them up, carries them away, and firmly replants them in another location.
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