Breadbug family

The Breadbug family is a family of creatures in the Pikmin games. The first members of this family were seen in Pikmin 1, but the actual family was not mentioned or named until Pikmin 2. Along with those listed below, a Vanilla Breadbug is mentioned by Olimar in his notes for the Dwarf Red Bulborb. They have a range of lifestyles depending on the particular species, from scavenging for second-hand kills to actually preying on smaller creatures. It is interesting to note that each member of this family can be defeated or at least damaged by throwing Pikmin onto its back.

The family is named after the Common Breadbug, which resembles a bread roll in appearance.

Aardborb

Main article: Aardborb

Pansarus pseudoculii arikiu

Aardborbs hold a almost perfect resemblence to the Whiptongue Bulborb, the main difference being the smaller size when compared, and the lack of a whip-like tongue. Much like other Dwarf Bulborbs, it is often found in areas where the creatures it mimics are also found, with the soul exception of the Giant's Playground. It is a active hunter, and will go after a group of Pikmin, or some Sheargrubs if they move within its radius.

Albino Breadbug

Main article: Albino Breadbug

Pansarus pemmaluna

The Albino Breadbug is easily noticeable due to both its croissant-shaped body and the fact that it produces its own light to help it navigate through dark caverns. Like any other breadbug, this creature largely ignores the presence of Pikmin and is perfectly content searching the area for carcasses to drag back to its burrow.

Anode Breadbug

Main article: Anode Breadbug

Pansarus electrii

The Anode Breadbug is a relative of the humble Breadbug that utilizes static electricity it generates to deter its attackers. Its appearance and behavior are similar to those of most of its relatives, but is fuzzy, yellow, and has white eyes. As it wanders around, the Anode Breadbug generates static electricity that shocks most creatures that touch it, meaning only Yellow Pikmin can attack it safely and any creature that utilizes electricity cannot be harmed by it.

Blast Pepperbug

Main article: Blast Pepperbug

Explosa mecha

Blast Pepperbugs are a species of breadbug that have been fitted with internal explosives.

Breadbug

Main article: Breadbug

The most recognizable Breadbug.

Pansarus gluttonae

Breadbugs, found in both Pikmin games, are the beasts after which the Breadbug family is named. They are unable to cause harm to Pikmin directly, though one can do so by pulling objects away into its dwelling. If any Pikmin are carrying an object while it is sucked underground in this manner, they will die. The beast has tough skin, making it immune to most attacks. They are found much more commonly in Pikmin 2 than in Pikmin.

Breadstickbug

Main article: Breadstickbug

Pansarus productus

Breadstickbugs are a species of Breadbug that are known for their lengthy bodies. Visually, they appear the same as an average Breadbug, but with a much longer 'roll' of blubber, as well as two pairs of feet, with the back feet being slightly larger.

Brown Sugar Breadbug

Main article: Brown Sugar Breadbug

Pansarus Rushinus

Brown Sugar Breadbugs are a species of Breadbug that are a little more ferocious and territorial. They look nearly identical to normal Breadbugs, but their backs glitter brightly. Brown Sugar Breadbugs move slightly quicker than a normal Breadbug, so they are a bit more difficult to attack. They will eat Pikmin instead of ignoring them. Once it has spotted its prey, the Brown Sugar Breadbug will rush over to attack.

Bulbrella

Main article: Bulbrella

The Umbrella-wearing Breadbug.

Pansaras pseudooculii gulidii

The Bulbrella is a Breadbug. While it appears like any regular Dwarf Red Bulborb except their eyes are slanted, and they have a large umbrella-like membrane on their back. Unlike most other enemies, they first appear from the sky, and float down to the ground before they try and eat any of the player's Pikmin.

Chocolate Breadbug

Main article: Chocolate Breadbug

the larger version of the Chocolate Breadbug

Pansarus cocolatae

Either of two breadbugs that are brown and have the ability to revive dead corpses by taking them to its hole. Template:Clr

Cinnamon Breadbug

Main article: Cinnamon Breadbug

a Cinnamon Breadbug

Pansarus verum

A rare breadbug that is worth more pikmin than common breadbugs. Template:Clr

Crumbug

Main article: Crumbug

the tiny Crumbug.

Pansarus carponae

The Crumbug is essentially a small, more cuboid variant of the Breadbug. Unlike normal Breadbugs, however, this species has the ability to directly eat Pikmin.

Darkfreeze Breadbug

Main article: Darkfreeze Breadbug

Pansarus atronos

A Darkfreeze Breadbug is a Breadbug that has been infused with Darkfreeze energy. It has dark blue skin and bright glowing eyes.

Decaying Breadbug

Main article: Decaying Breadbug

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The rotted Breadbug.

Pansaurus decayus

The Decaying Breadbug is a member of the breadbug family that is covered in mold, caused by exposure to humidity.

Dwarf Blue Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Blue Bulborb

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Pansarus pseudoculii cobalti

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Brown Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Brown Bulborb

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Pansarus pseudoculii fronsa

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Dino Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Dino Bulborb

Pansarus pseudoculii prehistoricus

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Ghostly Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Ghostly Bulborb

Pansarus pseudoculii decesae

Another breadbug mimic of a bulborb. This one is a dead spirit. Template:Clr

Dwarf Green Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Green Bulborb

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Pansarus pseudoculii greenus

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Jungle Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Jungle Bulborb

Pansarus pseudoculii feralis

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Mushroomy Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Mushroomy Bulborb

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Although Puffstooled, it doesn't leave behind poison gas. If the Puffstool that afflicted it with spores dies, the mimic reverts to what it is before it got afflicted.

Dwarf Mutated Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Mutated Bulborb

Pansarus pseudoculii monstre

A mutated dwarf bulborb that spews acid from its mouth upon death. Template:Clr

Dwarf Orange Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Orange Bulborb

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A few Dwarf Orange Bulborbs. They resemble closely the creatures they mimic.

Pansarus pseudooculii orangium

The Dwarf Orange Bulborb is an enemy in Pikmin 2 alone. It mimics the Orange Bulborb, but, like all other Breadbug family members, it is diurnal, unlike the nocturnal Orange Bulborb. Being as easily agitated as the Bulborb it mimics, it will notice Pikmin at a greater distance than other Dwarf Bulborbs do. It can be very easily defeated by the swarming or aiming a single Pikmin throw to land on its back.

Dwarf Red Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Red Bulborb

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A group of Dwarf Red Bulborbs, often seen in the vicinity of Red Bulborbs.

Pansarus pseudoculii russus

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are small, common enemies in the Pikmin games. They perfectly resemble Red Bulborbs in appearance, but with greatly diminished size. They are also diurnal, being active during the day, as opposed to the Bulborbs they mimic. These enemies are easily defeated by swarming them, but throwing a Pikmin directly on top of one will lead to an immediate kill. Throw a Purple Pikmin on it and the Pikmin will remain attached to it while the creature falls. In Pikmin, these were known only to be a separate species from Red Bulborbs, but in Pikmin 2, they were revealed as members of the Breadbug family rather than Grub-dog family. Olimar's Notes in the Piklopedia confuse matters by saying he originally incorrectly identified them as juvenile Spotty Bulborbs, which contradicts what the enemy reel at the end of the first game says; he must, therefore, have realized sometime before leaving the planet for the first time that the species were unrelated. In the first game, agitating one will make it unleash a cry, awakening the nearest Red Bulborb. This, however, doesn't happen in Pikmin 2.

Dwarf Sandy Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Sandy Bulborb

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Pansarus pseudoculii granitus

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Dwarf Toothy Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Toothy Bulborb

Pansarus pseudooculii saberum

A black-and-white subspecies of Dwarf Bulborb.

Dwarf Yellow Bulborb

Main article: Dwarf Yellow Bulborb

Pansarus pseudoculii flavus

Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr

Muffinbug

Main article: Muffinbug

A Puffstooled Breadbug that can leave poisonous spores. Template:Clr

Giant Breadbug

Main article: Giant Breadbug

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The (actually not very) enormous Giant Breadbug.

Pansarus gigantus

The Giant Breadbug is a boss in Pikmin 2. Unlike other Breadbugs, this one is large and has a more cubical shape, looking like a whole loaf of bread. It is by far the largest species in the Breadbug family, but at the same time is considered by many players to be the easiest boss in the game; the boss theme music is not even played when this creature is around, though an exclusive tune is played only in the specific cave sublevel. The more recognizable habitat is located on the last sublevel (6) of the Glutton's Kitchen and consists of only two other Breadbugs, electric nodes, and Anode Beetles.

Giant Killer Breadbug

Main article: Giant Killer Breadbug

Pansarus killerus

A four legged breadbug that angers quickly. Template:Clr

Green Bulbear Larva

Main article: Green Bulbear Larva

Chimera-type enemies.

Snow Bulborb

Main article: Snow Bulborb

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Three Snow Bulborbs which lack the thick fur of the Hairy Bulborb that they mimic.

Pansarus pseudooculii frosticus

The Snow Bulborb only appears in Pikmin 2. They are another subspecies of Dwarf Bulborb, these particular ones resembling hairless, miniature Hairy Bulborbs. They are as similar to the beast they endeavor to copy as any other Dwarf Bulborb, and defeated in much the same way. Their most common location is in the vicinity of one or more Hairy Bulborbs, or in cave terrain of snow or ice. Template:Clr

Stale Breadbug

Main article: Stale Breadbug

Pansarus carcinuli

A breadbug that lacks its protective coating, and is more aggressive. Template:Clr

Territorial Breadbug

Main article: Territorial Breadbug

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A breadbig identical in appearance to the Common Breadbug

Pansarus carnivorae

A breadbug that eats pikmin.

Vanilla Breadbug

main article: Vanilla Breadbug