Pikmin 2

Dirigibug family

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The dirigibug family is a family of enemies in Pikmin 2, and is currently consisted of a single member, which is also the origin of the family's name, the Careening Dirigibug. All members belong to the Flotillium genus.

Members

Careening Dirigibug

Main article: Careening Dirigibug.

Scientific name: Flotillium circusmaximus

The Careening Dirigibug is an enemy found only underground in Pikmin 2. It has five balloon-like appendages that keep it suspended in mid-air. When approached, it pulls a bomb-rock out of its mouth and after a while, drops it, where it instantly become active and begins counting down.

Naming

See more: Careening Dirigibug#Naming.

"Dirigibug" is a combination of "dirigible", referring to how the creature stays afloat using large balloon-like sacs, and the word "bug".

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
  Japanese オトシムシ科?
Otoshi mushi ka
Dropping bug family
  German Torkler Staggers
  Spanish (NoA) Dirigibolios Portmanteau of "dirigible" and "tribolios" (tribolium)

See also