Dwarf Bulborb

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Dwarf Red Bulborb
Areas	The Forest of Hope, Valley of Repose, Awakening Wood, Wistful Wild
Underground Areas	Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Attacks	Eats Pikmin (two at a time at most), shakes off pikmin
Size	30 mm
Scientific Name	Pansarus pseudoculii russus
Family	Breadbug

Dwarf Red Bulborbs are very small, and common enemies in the Pikmin games. They were originally known as Dwarf Bulborbs in Pikmin until Captain Olimar discovered more species that differed in color. In Pikmin it was known they were not of the same species as the Spotty Bulborb, and in Pikmin 2, they were revealed to be in the Breadbug family, not the Grub-dog family.

These enemies perfectly resemble Red Bulborbs in appearance, but are much smaller. These enemies are easily defeatable by swarming them, but throwing a Pikmin directly on top of it will kill it, if you throw a Purple Pikmin on it, the Pikmin will remain attached to it while the creature falls. In the first game, agitating one will make it release a loud scream, waking up the nearest Red Bulborb. This doesn't happen in Pikmin 2.

In the Cavern of Chaos, on Sublevel 8, you will find 50 or more of them, along with two Gatling Groinks.

Olimar's Notes

Although initially identified as a juvenile red bulborb, groundbreaking new research indicates that this creature is in fact a member of the Breadbug family. A close relative of the vanilla breadbug, it escapes predation through mimicry. Unique adaptation of the red 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.

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. Mmmmm... Rich and creamy!

How to Kill

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A pair of Dwarf Red Bulborbs.

Pikmin

If you have a lot of Pikmin, swarm it and it should die before eating any Pikmin. Alternatively, aim and throw a bunch of Pikmin at its back. If one lands directly on top of it, it will die instantly. Beware, in the first Pikmin game, these are able to cause the Crushing Glitch

Captains

Run around it and swat it until it's dead, avoiding its attacks.