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Dandelfly family

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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

Artwork of a 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, in which it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.

Naming

"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rocking up and down", and "fly", since it is a family of bugs that gently moves up and down while flying.

Names in other languages

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Particularly: Record the names and their meanings.

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ミツモチヤンマ科?
Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka
Nectar holding dragonfly family
Flag of France French nectiloptéres From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera)
Flag of Spain Spanish Nectarópteros

See also