The dandelfly family is a family of dragonfly-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has one member, the Nectarous Dandelfly, belonging to the Anisopterid genus.
Members
Nectarous Dandelfly
- Main article: Nectarous Dandelfly.
Scientific name: Anisopterid ambrosius
The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a Pikmin, at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.
Naming
"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", referencing its wavy flight pattern, and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. The genus Anisopterid comes from "Anisoptera", the infraorder dragonflies belong to.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ミツモチヤンマ科? Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka |
Nectar holding dragonfly family | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
蜜蟲晏蜓科 | ||
 French |
nectiloptéres | nectaroptera | From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders. |
 German |
Schwebellen | Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle) | |
 Korean |
꿀벌레잠자리 과 | ||
 Spanish |
Nectarópteros | Nectaroptera |
