Pikmin: The Insect Gourmet/Piklopedia

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White Spectralid

White Spectralid
Scientific name	Fenestari albaprismatus
Family	Flitterbie
Areas	Abandoned Grassland, Creepy Cove
Caves	Grassy Dens
Carry weight	1
Max. carriers	1
Seed worth	1
Attacks	None

Notes

Louie's notes

“Remove the wings and drop straight into the deep fryer. Cook until golden or until the enticing aroma starts to sting your eyes. Serve immediately.”

Balo's notes

“Can't do much besides flutter around aimlessly. No combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“It's remarkably similar to its unmarked brethren, but the telltale wing patterns and lone pair of hind legs give it away. It sticks to its own habitat for the most part; though it may fly away to reach a flower or escape a bulblax, it will soon return to its home. The white variety gathers no nectar but sometimes may be found carrying a pellet.”

Dwarf Bulborb

Dwarf Bulborb
Scientific name	Pansarus pseudooculii russus
Family	Breadbug
Areas	Abandoned Grassland
Caves	Grassy Dens
Carry weight	3
Max. carriers	6
Seed worth	3
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“For a blissful bisque, mince the entire beast finely and stir in with heavy cream, artichoke hearts, and a pinch of black pepper. Heat slowly until piping hot. Mmm... Rich and creamy!”

Balo's notes

“Instantly dies if a Pikmin is thrown on it's back. Not much combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“Although initially identified as a juvenile Bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the Breadbug family. A close relative of Breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the Bulborb's crimson coloration allows the species to safely commingle. Such effective adaptation and obfuscation by a prey species is rare, indicating this clever creature is a master of mimicry.”

Bulborb

Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii russus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Abandoned Grassland
Caves	Grassy Dens
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	12
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.”

Balo's notes

“Pretty large and indimadating, but unfortunately it's prefered sleeping spots are out in the open, that combined with its extreme reaction to being hit in the eye, and you end up with a creature whose bark is worse than its bite. Mediocre combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the Grub-Dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most Grub-Dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the Spotty Bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic Bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.”

Female Sheargrub

Female Sheargrub
Scientific name	Himeagea mandibulosa (Female)
Family	Mandiblard
Areas	Abandoned Grassland, Creepy Cove
Carry weight	1
Max. carriers	2
Seed worth	1
Attacks	None

Notes

Louie's notes

“For an unforgettable quiche, slice this creature up and mix with four eggs, two vine-ripened tomatoes, diced zucchini, and generous handfuls of feta and swiss. Bake until crusty and golden. This beast is most flavorful if caught and cooked just after laying its eggs.”

Balo's notes

“Literally incapable of attacking. No combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“The males of this species are purple-and-black creatures with tapered mouths, while the females are lighter in color and lack an armored exoskeleton. As with most mandiblards, these creatures have regressed to the point where they have lost both legs and wings. They can be seen crawling around on the ground and are believed to feed on the vegetable extracts from the congealed fluids of expired Pikmin.”

Male Sheargrub

Male Sheargrub
Scientific name	Himeagea mandibulosa (Male)
Family	Mandiblard
Areas	Abandoned Grassland
Carry weight	1
Max. carriers	2
Seed worth	1
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“Spread several specimens in the bottom of a casserole dish and layer with sliced avocado. Bake until the meat is choice and the cheese is lusciously browned.”

Balo's notes

“A smidge better than its female counterpart. Not much combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“This specimen is a male sheargrub. Having lost both legs and wings, the male burrows into the soil and waits to ambush small creatures that pass by. This beast's mandibles can be dangerous, making creatures such as Pikmin easy prey.”

Mamuta

Mamuta
Scientific name	Hortulanus asymmetria
Family	Shepik family
Areas	Abandoned Grassland
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	12
Attacks	Bury Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“Inedible. Tastes like chicken.”

Balo's notes

“Can only plant Pikmin. Not much combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“The imbalanced, asymmetrical arms of the mamuta are among its most notable features. Feeding on seeds and fruit, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants.”

Sirenhead

Sirenhead
Scientific name	Mumia elicere
Family	Mummion
Areas	Creepy Cove
Carry weight	30
Max. carriers	60
Seed worth	20
Attacks	Crush Pikmin, Eat Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“Slice thin strips of meat and smoke over a fire. Serve as jerky.”

Balo's notes

“Despite its overwhelming size and power, this thing loses many points for the simple fact that Megahorns can easily kill these without a lot of effort. Mediocre combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“This particular species of Mummion has evolved traits never before seen in the family, mostly amounting to the fact that no protective wrapping is found, as well as its strange biology and hunting tactics. Sirenheads hunt by mimicking familiar sounds or, in some cases, speech. This sound is amplified by the the metallic protrusions surrounding its two heads. These, often called "horns" have properties similar to speakers found on various spacecraft and serve a similar purpose.”

Vampire Bulbear

Vampire Bulbear
Scientific name	Oculus terribilis lamia
Family	Grub-dog
Caves	Goulish Chasm
Carry weight	12
Max. carriers	28
Seed worth	15
Attacks	Eat Pikmin

Notes

Louie's notes

“This beast's tough, tangy meat is most appropriate cooked and served in a savory tomato sauce. Serve with a side of red wine to really establish the vampire theme!”

Balo's notes

“As if a standard Bulbear wasn't ferocious enough, now it can not only heal wounds by simply eating, it can also miraculously come back to life after slain. Lots of combat potential.”

Olimar's notes

“A species found only in the darkest of subterranean environments, the vampire bulbear prowls in the shadows to catch helpless, unsuspecting prey off-guard and mercilessly devour them, restoring its own energy in the process. Its eyes glow softly and allow it to see easily in absolute darkness, although they give away its position. The vampire bulbear's name is made even more appropriate in that it can withstand harsh injuries that would easily end the lives of other creatures, continually rising to its feet to keep fighting no matter how much pain it has already endured.”