Fireflap Bulborb
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| Scientific name | Pansarus volcanus volanti | ||
| Family | Breadbug | ||
The Fireflap Bulborb is a breadbug that has wings to fly using and a body engulfed in flames. These creatures fly around above leaders and their Pikmin, occasionally dive-bombing them and leaving a fiery projectile.
In fanon games
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In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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| Scientific name | Pansarus volcanus volanti | ||
| Family | Breadbug | ||
| Carry weight | 5 | ||
| Max. carriers | 10 | ||
| Seed worth | 8 | ||
| Poko value |  × 3
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| Attacks | Drops fireballs and burns Pikmin | ||
The Fireflap Bulborb is a returning species of breadbug in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. It has a fuzzy, orange body that resembles the shape of a slug and is coated in a permanent flame. They have two orange wings with black and yellow stripes, allowing for the enemy to fly. Along with this, they have two black eyestalks which hold two small, round eyes with red sclerae. Despite being a breadbug mimic, it in no way resembles any form of dwarf bulborb.
The Fireflap Bulborb will fly around the area, looking for prey. If they spot Pikmin, or fly over them, it will proceed to drop small balls of fire onto them to burn them. Along with this, it can fly into groups of Winged Pikmin to burn them, as they have no resistance to fire. When the Fireflap Bulborb drops fireballs, it will swoop down to do so, leaving an opening for attack. During rainy days, or under sprinklers, this breadbug mimic will lose its fiery coating.
Fireflap Bulborbs can be defeated by Pikmin immune to fire. This means Red Pikmin are an effective counter, if they are thrown at the breadbug when it swoops down. Rubber Pikmin can also attack the Fireflap Bulborb, and even deflect its fireballs back at it. Snapdragon Pikmin can also attack the breadbug due to its fire resistance.
In Overlord mode, the Fireflap Bulborb may occasionally drop balls of blue flame.
Notes
Data file #1: The Fireflap Bulborb can be weighed down, but only by fire-resistant Pikmin.
Olimar's notes
- “This creature is actually a breadbug! Being some sort of aerial evolution of the Dwarf Fiery Bulblax, the breadbug will fly around searching for prey. It will actually molt its own skin to use as ammunition to kill creatures. This is why the only time the Fireflap Bulborb is seen is during its molting season. Otherwise, it spends its time hibernating in its nest.”
Louie's notes
- “This creature practically cooks itself! This bug is best eaten piece by piece; wings first. The wings have a very crunchy texture. Best served with dipping sauce; preferably wasabi.”
President’s notes
- “This breadbug kinda looks like a butterfly! If I use the ship's hyper-shrinking technology, I could possibly shrink this bug and put it in a jar. Maybe Louie would like it for a snack. I know he’s a bug fanatic...”
Overlord's thoughts
- “It's a breadbug mimic... of a completely extraterrestrial grub-dog... that has evolved to flight and flame...
...What chemical is in the water supply of this planet?”