Desiccated Skitter Leaf
| Desiccated Skitter Leaf | |
|---|---|
| File:Desiccated Skitter Leaf.png | |
| Appears in | Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Rus ??? |
| Family | Skitterling |
| Areas | Distant Tundra, Twilight River |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | Shaded Garden |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | Thirsty Desert, Shaded Garden, Twilight River Remix, Beastly Caverns |
| Side Story days | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | Eats pikmin |
The Desiccated Skitter Leaf is an enemy introduced in Pikmin 3. It is a hostile Skitterling, contrary to the harmless Skitter Leaf. It disguises itself as a withered leaf. It scuttles around with great speed, and can snatch a Pikmin with what appear to be claws and devour it within a split second. These creatures are usually found in the Twilight River, as they are camoflaged almost flawlessly by the dirt and fallen leaves. In Mission Mode, they are found in larger groups, typically around 6-8 per group, posing more of a threat. It produces noises similar to those of a Skitter Leaf, but its sounds much more aggressive. Also like the other Skitterling, upon death, it slowly floats to the ground, and produces a soft noise. It is easy to carry, requiring one Pikmin, and unlike the Skitter Leaf, it is useful for Pikmin cultivation, producing three sprouts.
Notes
Pikmin 3 Website
"It may look like a leaf, but this critter is just using camouflage to trick its prey."
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide
"Like the standard Skitter Leaf, the Desiccated Skitter Leaf uses its leaf-shaped body to blend into the environment. However, this enemy not only utilizes much better camouflage, it uses its spiked forelegs to slice through any Pikmin it manages to capture.
When you spot a Desiccated Skitter Leaf, toss a sing Pikmin on its back to defeat the creature before it manages to attack. Each time you reach a patch of brown leaves, take a moment to search for any enemies that may be hiding within it."
Battle Strategy
Although they are agile, Desiccated Skitter Leaves are extremely frail, and will die instantly if a Pikmin is thrown on top of one. These creatures can snatch and eat Pikmin quickly, so if one is on the attack, caution must be taken. If one does manage to grab a Pikmin, it must be defeated quickly. It should be noted that if a captain is nearby, the Desiccated Skitter Leaves will not attack. They will, however, attack Pikmin carrying back objects, no matter how big the object.