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
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
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
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
Pansarus verum
A rare breadbug that is worth more pikmin than common breadbugs. Template:Clr
Crumbug
- Main article: 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
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
Pansarus pseudoculii cobalti
Another Breadbug mimic of a bulborb. Template:Clr
Dwarf Brown Bulborb
- Main article: Dwarf Brown Bulborb
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pansarus carnivorae
A breadbug that eats pikmin.
Vanilla Breadbug
main article: Vanilla Breadbug