Bumbling Snitchbug
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2 | ||
| Scientific name | Scarpanica doofenia | ||
| Family | Scarpanid | ||
| Areas | None | ||
| Caves | Subterranean Complex, Frontier Cavern, Shower Room, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | The Giant's Bath, Abduction Den | ||
| 2-Player Battle stages | None | ||
| Attacks | Kidnaps and throws leaders to the ground | ||
The Bumbling Snitchbug (トテツチホカシ?, lit.: "Grabber-and-Tosser-on-the-Ground") is a enemy found in Pikmin 2. Bumbling Snitchbugs closely resemble Swooping Snitchbugs in appearance, though they possess more body mass, make a different buzzing sound, and do not have as distinct a head. The two types also behave similarly towards small grounded creatures, but instead of targeting Pikmin specifically, these lumbering bugs prefers to attack leaders, snatching them and tossing them to the ground. Leaders that the enemy has managed to take hold of will dismiss their army, but are able to struggle to free themselves if 
/ 
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is twirled. Alternately, one could have the second leader throw Yellow Pikmin to combat a kidnapping Snitchbug.
Weighing these beasts down will cause them to crash into the ground, where they are easily overwhelmed by the player's Pikmin forces. When carrying a leader, Bumbling Snitchbugs fly higher than usual. These creatures are only harmful in areas with many enemies, where one might catch the player off guard, allowing for the disbanded Pikmin to be eaten. This, however, can easily be prevented by switching to the other leader and calling the Pikmin to resume battle. If a Snitchbug manages to capture both leaders, then the player is in a tough spot, and must break free quickly or have idle Pikmin suffer.
Stats[edit]
| Weight | Max. carriers |
Seeds | Value | Health | Regen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 8[note 1] |  × 4
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1500 | No |
- ^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.
Behavior[edit]
The Bumbling Snitchbug is always found deep within caves. It behaves similarly to the Swooping Snitchbug in its movements, hovering a considerable distance above the ground, and flying over a relatively large area when left undisturbed. When approached, its one method of attack is to swoop down and snatch the approaching leader(s), in turn disbanding any Pikmin they had with them. It will carry its prize around for a while before throwing it harshly to the ground, briefly stunning the leader. The leader can, however, escape early.
When attacked, the Bumbling Snitchbug falls straight to the ground and proceeds to flail on its back until it can lift itself up again. At this point, the creature is completely vulnerable to more attacks. If only a few Pikmin are on the creature as it flies, it will not be taken to the ground, but rather it will defend itself with a quick shake.
Locations[edit]
Caves[edit]
- Subterranean Complex
- Three can be seen on sublevel 1.
- Frontier Cavern
- Three can be seen on sublevel 4.
- Shower Room
- One can be seen on sublevel 6.
- Cavern of Chaos
- One can be seen on sublevel 9.
- Hole of Heroes
- One can be seen on sublevel 2.
- Dream Den
- Three can be seen on sublevel 9.
- One can be seen on sublevel 11.
Challenge Mode[edit]
- The Giant's Bath
- One can be seen on sublevel 1, holding a Tear Stone.
- Abduction Den
- Three can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding a Mirth Sphere.
Strategy[edit]
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The same tactics used to fight Swooping Snitchbugs largely apply; knock it down with Yellow Pikmin or Purple Pikmin and swarm it to kill it quickly. Purple Pikmin are generally preferred, as Bumbling Snitchbugs have similarly fast reaction speeds and will nearly instantly shake off latched Pikmin unless it is currently in the middle of something, such as already shaking, or carrying a leader.
The Snitchbug is only a true threat when it is paired with other enemies; if your leader is grabbed, all Pikmin following them will be dismissed, which can very quickly end in disaster and mass causalities if the now-idle Pikmin attempt to target a nearby hazard or dangerous enemy head-on. Despite that, it's generally better to simply avoid them instead of prioritizing them, since careful movement allows one to dodge it's lunges. Alternatively, you can lead them away from the enemies and then attack, as they tend to follow leaders for a fair distance once they notice them.
It is also possible to completely stun the Snitchbug by simply tossing a single Purple Pikmin on it. The Pikmin's weight will keep it perpetually grounded, knocking it back out of the sky whenever it tries to get back up.
In the event it grabs a leader, your best bet is to either immediately wiggle out of it's grasp by rapidly twirling the / / , or, if they are nearby, switching to the other leader and immediately throwing Pikmin onto it to knock it back out of the sky.
If the Bumbling Snitchbug is not near any other enemies, it is entirely possible to simply ignore it. It's swoops are easy to dodge without the pressure of other enemies, and it does not care for Pikmin whatsoever, so lone ones on transit paths can simply be ignored entirely at no risk.
Notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]
Technical information[edit]
| Pikmin 2 technical information (?) | |||
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| Internal name | demon
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| Global properties (List) | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| s000 | friction(not used) | Friction | 0.5 |
| s001 | wallReflection | Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?) | 0.5 |
| s002 | faceDirAdjust | Unknown | 0.25 |
| s003 | accel | Acceleration | 0.1 |
| s004 | bounceFactor | Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?) | 0.3 |
| fp00 | ライフ | HP | 1500 |
| fp01 | マップとの当り | Unknown (related to slopes) | 17.5 |
| fp02 | ダメージスケールXZ | Horizontal damage scale | 0.2 |
| fp03 | ダメージスケールY | Vertical damage scale | 0.25 |
| fp04 | ダメージフレーム | Damage scale duration | 0.35 |
| fp05 | 質量 | Unknown (weight?) | 0.01 |
| fp06 | 速度 | Move speed | 80 |
| fp08 | 回転速度率 | Rotation acceleration | 0.1 |
| fp09 | テリトリー | Territory radius | 300 |
| fp10 | ホーム範囲 | "Home" radius | 200 |
| fp11 | プライベート距離 | "Private" radius | 50 |
| fp12 | 視界距離 | Sight radius | 200 |
| fp13 | 視界角度 | FOV | 90 |
| fp14 | 探索距離 | Unknown (exploration radius?) | 200 |
| fp15 | 探索角度 | Unknown (exploration angle?) | 120 |
| fp16 | 振り払い率 | Successful shake rate | 1 |
| fp17 | 振り払い力 | Shake knockback | 80 |
| fp18 | 振り払いダメージ | Shake damage | 1 |
| fp19 | 振り払い範囲 | Shake range | 120 |
| fp20 | 攻撃可能範囲 | Unknown (shock attack max range?) | 70 |
| fp21 | 攻撃可能角度 | Unknown (shock attack max angle?) | 15 |
| fp22 | 攻撃ヒット範囲 | Unknown (attack hit range?) | 70 |
| fp23 | 攻撃ヒット角度 | Unknown (attack hit angle?) | 15 |
| fp24 | 攻撃力 | Attack damage | 10 |
| fp25 | 視界高 | Unknown (height visibility?) | 50 |
| fp26 | 探索高 | Unknown (exploration height?) | 50 |
| fp27 | ライフの高さ | HP wheel height | 50 |
| fp28 | 回転最大速度 | Rotation speed | 10 |
| fp29 | 警戒時間 | Unknown (warning time?) | 15 |
| fp30 | 警戒ライフ | Unknown | 100 |
| fp31 | ライフ回復率 | Regeneration rate | 0 |
| fp32 | LOD半径 | Off-camera radius | 60 |
| fp33 | マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定 | Collision processing radius | 35 |
| fp34 | ピクミンとのあたり | Pikmin damage radius | 15 |
| fp35 | 石化時間 | Petrification duration | 1 |
| fp36 | ヒップドロップダメージ | Purple Pikmin drop damage | 50 |
| fp37 | 地震気絶確立 | Purple Pikmin stun chance | 0.3 (30%) |
| fp38 | 地震気絶時間 | Purple Pikmin stun time | 5 |
| ip01 | 振り払い打撃Ａ | Shake mode 1 – hit count | 3 |
| ip02 | 振り払い張付１ | Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement | 3 |
| ip03 | 振り払い打撃Ｂ | Shake mode 2 – hit count | 8 |
| ip04 | 振り払い張付２ | Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement | 5 |
| ip05 | 振り払い打撃Ｃ | Shake mode 3 – hit count | 15 |
| ip06 | 振り払い張付３ | Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement | 10 |
| ip07 | 振り払い打撃Ｄ | Shake mode 4 – hit count | 30 |
| Specific properties | |||
| ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
| fp01 | 通常飛行高さ | Normal flight height | 85 |
| fp02 | 掴み飛行高さ | Flight height while holding | 120 |
| fp03 | 状態遷移高さ | Unknown | 50 |
| fp04 | 通常移動速度 | Normal movement speed | 100 |
| fp05 | 掴み移動速度 | Movement speed while holding captain | 75 |
| fp06 | ウェイト時間 | Duration it idles while patrolling | 3 |
| fp11 | 上昇係数(0) | Unknown | 1.5 |
| fp12 | 上昇係数(5) | Unknown | 1 |
| fp21 | 振払確率(1) | Chance pikmin are thrown off instead of taking it down | 0.3 |
| fp22 | 振払確率(5) | Unknown | 0.85 |
| fp23 | もがき時間 | Unknown | 1 |
| fp31 | ハント下降係数 | Determines how far it descends while swooping | 0.3 |
| fp32 | ハント後減衰率 | Unknown | 0.95 |
| fp41 | Fall Meck 速度 | Unknown | 300 |
Other information[edit]
- Size: Body length: 35mm, as per the e-card
- Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #32
Naming[edit]
- See more: Scarpanid family#Naming.
- Common name: Bumbling Snitchbug. To distinguish it from the Swooping Snitchbug, the first word in this enemy's name is "Bumbling", which means "doing something in a clumsy way", relating to its more disorganized way of moving. "Bumbling" also means "making a buzzing noise similar to a bee". Bumblebees are known for having large hairs, which make them appear bigger than regular bees; perhaps this influenced the name of the Bumbling Snitchbug, given that it is larger than the Swooping Snitchbug.
- Japanese nickname: トテツチホカシ?. It comes from 取る? (lit.: "to pick up"), 土? (lit.: "dirt") and ほかす? (lit.: "to dump").
- Japanese name: トテツチホカシムシ?, lit.: "Grabbing and Tossing on the Ground Bug".
- Scientific name: Scarpanica doofenia. Doofenia may be derived from "doofus".
- Internal names: Internally, it is called
demon, although the reason for this is not known. - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
トテツチホカシ? Tote Tsuchi Hokashi |
Grabber-and-Tosser-on-the-Ground | From 取る? (lit.: "to pick up"), 土? (lit.: "dirt") and ほかす? (lit.: "to dump"). |
 Dutch |
Ronkende graaivlieg | Roaring Graspfly | |
 French (NoA) |
Piquépille empoté | Clumsy swooplunder | |
 French (NoE) |
Piquépille Empoté (GameCube and Wii) Piquépille empoté (Switch) |
Clumsy Swooplunder (GameCube and Wii) Clumsy swooplunder (Switch) |
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 German |
Lahmer Klaukäfer | Sluggish Snitchbug | |
 Italian |
Dittero maldestro | Bumbling Snitchbug | |
 Korean |
잡아던지기 Jabadeonjigi |
Grab and Thrower | |
 Spanish (NoA) |
Moscardón usurpador | Usurper bumblebee |
Gallery[edit]
Official artwork of the Bumbling Snitchbug.
Alternate scan of the Bumbling Snitchbug's artwork.
A Bumbling Snitchbug in the Piklopedia.
A Bumbling Snitchbug having caught Captain Olimar.
A Bumbling Snitchbug that has been forced down to the ground.
A Bumbling Snitchbug's corpse.
The Piklopedia icon of the Bumbling Snitchbug in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
The Bumbling Snitchbug's e-card, #36 (14th blue card).
Trivia[edit]
- The Bumbling Snitchbug's design may possibly a reference to stereotypical Japanese cat burglars.[source needed] The hands look like gloves and the abdomen resembles the typical green bag the burglars always carry around. They share this inspiration with Tac from Kirby Super Star.
- Along with Swooping Snitchbugs, idle Bumbling Snitchbugs rub their hands together, similar to flies.
