Suicidal Flint Beetle

The Suicidal Flint Beetle is an enemy that first appears in Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War. Contrary to the name, the Suicidal Flint Beetle is not actually completely suicidal. They help the player by warning them that a boss is close, shortly after which they get killed by said boss.

Games
This enemy appears in the following games:
 * Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War

Locations

 * Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War:
 * The Temple of Ice, Sublevel 4

Appearance
The Suicidal Flint Beetle has the standard shape of a flint beetle from Pikmin 2. However, it has a white back with red markings that look like blood veins.

Behavior
Whenever the player gets near some bosses, a Suicidal Flint Beetle will burrow out of the ground and head toward the boss. When the player reaches the boss, the Suicidal Flint Beetle is killed and can be picked up by Pikmin.