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| Appears in | Pikmin 3 | ||
| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Flitterbie | ||
| Areas | Garden of Hope | ||
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None | ||
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None | ||
| Side Story days | None | ||
| Bingo Battle stages | None | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
White Spectralids are small butterfly creatures in Pikmin 3, acting as new versions of the Unmarked Spectralids from Pikmin 2 They have white wings, very fuzzy bodies, red eyes and two small feet they use to stand on things. They are very aesthetic, and will fly around any level and land on almost any surface, usually flowers, Pellet Posies, or the eyes or back of a sleeping Bulborb.
Unlike other Spectralids, this type of Flitterbie drops nothing. To compensate, it is found near the landing site and the blue Onion, meaning their retrieval doesn't normally take much time. This is a good (albeit slow) way for players to farm seeds without needing to stray away into more dangerous zones.
Notes
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide
"The White Spectralids[sic] is a harmless flying creature. Unless Pikmin cultivation is your priority, it's usually best to ignore these enemies.
If you choose to attack a White Spectralids[sic], use Winged Pikmin to defeat the creature with ease. If that's not an option, wait for the White Spectralids[sic] to land, then toss a single Pikmin onto its back."
Behavior
White Spectralids may be seen on the ground, nearby flowers, or the back of a sleeping Bulborb, but in all cases, when a Captain or Pikmin approaches them, they will fly away. They will flutter around aimlessly in the air, and while doing so they are difficult to reach. After the Captain moves a considerable distance away from the Spectralid, it will return within 10 seconds.
Strategy
Any type of Pikmin can be thrown directly at a White Spectralids to defeat it instantly. You must, however, remain a considerable distance away from the creature, as it will fly away if any captain gets too close; this is not a problem for Winged Pikmin, as they will give chase, making them the best option for defeating these creatures. Unless you are trying to cultivate as many Pikmin as possible, it's best not to bother with these creatures; they drop no Nectar when killed and they provide only one Pikmin when brought to the Onion
Galley
A White Spectralid seen through the KopPad.
Trivia
- The White Spectralid is the only Spectralid in Pikmin 3 that doesn't appear in Mission Mode.
- In the Pikmin Short Movie Treasure in a Bottle, a butterfly that resembles a White Spectralid appears.
