Iridescent Glint Beetle
| Iridescent Glint Beetle | |
|---|---|
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2 |
| Scientific name | Pilli auricus |
| Family | Glint Beetle |
| Areas | Awakening Wood |
| Caves | Frontier Cavern, Bulblax Kingdom, Submerged Castle, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den |
| Challenge Mode stages | Novice Training, Secret Testing Range |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | None |
The Iridescent Glint Beetle is an enemy in Pikmin 2. They resemble golden, sparkling Iridescent Flint Beetles. The majority of these creatures are found underground, with only two appearances above ground, both in the Awakening Wood. One is inside the pot to the right of the Figworts near the end of the constructable bridge, and the other is on the raised area near the entrance to Snagret Hole, to the left of the cave in a corner just before the ledge.
This bug, when on land, drops three random-colored 5-pellets, and then two doses of ultra-spicy spray when hit with a Pikmin. Underground, the pellets are swapped for three doses of nectar. If the ultra-spicy spray has not been unlocked yet, it just drops more nectar (three doses) in place of the sprays. Some of the Glint Beetles that are underground drop treasure instead, and the Beetles in Challenge Mode always drop a Lustrous Element. Just like the Iridescent Flint Beetle, if this creature is attacked after being petrified, it will shatter. It can also be chased off cliffs in some caves.
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Killing Strategy
While the Glint Beetle cannot be killed without a spray, it can have certain items knocked out of it. The creature can only be attacked with Pikmin, as Captains have no way of damaging this creature. Pikmin must be throw at the Beetle's shell to flip it, knocking out useful items. The Iridescent Flint Beetle is damaged in the same way.
