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The dandelfly family is a family of dragonfly-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has one member, the Nectarous Dandelfly, belonging to the Anisopterid genus.

Members[edit]

Nectarous Dandelfly[edit]

Artwork of a Nectarous Dandelfly.
Main article: Nectarous Dandelfly.

Scientific name: Anisopterid ambrosius

The Nectarous Dandelfly is a harmless enemy in Pikmin 3. It hovers in the air until it is hit with a Pikmin, at which point it flies off and leaves multiple drops of nectar.

Naming[edit]

"Dandelfly" is a combination of "dandle", which means "gently rock up and down", referencing its wavy flight pattern, and "damselfly", since it is a family of bugs that gently move up and down while flying. The genus Anisopterid comes from Anisoptera, the group dragonflies belong to.

Names in other languages[edit]

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Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ミツモチヤンマ科?
Mitsu Mochi Yanma Ka
Nectar holding dragonfly family
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
蜜蟲晏蜓科
Flag of France French nectiloptéres nectaroptera From nectar (nectar) and the suffix -ptère (-ptera), nomenclature used to name insect orders.
Flag of Germany German Schwebellen Float Dragonflies (Schweben + Libelle)
Flag of South Korea Korean 꿀벌레잠자리 과
Flag of Spain Spanish Nectarópteros Nectaroptera

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