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{{infobox enemy
{{Template:Infobox enemy
|pikmin3    = y
|image = Swarming sheargrub.png
|image       = Swarming sheargrub.png
|pikmin3 = y
|size        = 270px
|family = Mandiblard
|icon        = Swarming Sheargrub icon.png
|areas = [[Tropical Wilds]]
|custom_icon = y
|challenge = '''''Pikmin 3'''''<br>''Battle Enemies''<br>[[Tropical Wilds Remix]] (x9)<br>''Collect Treasure''<br>[[Beastly Cavern]] (x8)
|name        = Himeagea turba
|weight = 1
|family     = Mandiblard
|max_pikmin = 1
|areas       = [[Tropical Wilds]]
|seeds = 1
|missionct  = [[Beastly Caverns]]
|value = 5
|missionbe  = [[Tropical Wilds Remix]]
|attacks = Weighs down objects
|bingo      = [[Jigsaw Fortress]]
|size = 270px
|attacks     = Weighs down objects
|battle = [[Jigsaw Fortress]]}}The''' Swarming Sheargrub''' is a green sheargrub with red eyes found in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It, in every way excluding size and color, resembles a [[Female Sheargrub]]. They are known to follow [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] from a distance and can distract an entire squad as a result. 
}}


The '''Swarming Sheargrub''' ({{j|ブリコ|Buriko}}) is a green Sheargrub with red eyes found in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It, in every way excluding size and color, resembles a [[Female Sheargrub]]. Swarming Sheargrubs are known to follow [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] from a distance and can distract an entire squad as a result.
They move around in swarms at high speed (fastest of any known [[Mandiblard]]). They have no form of offence but can move quickly, taking any attacking [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] with them. Once they come across any [[nectar]], they will consume it and grow in size. Most swarms come in groups of seven.


They move around in swarms at high speed (fastest of any known [[Mandiblard family|mandiblard]]). They have no form of offense but can move quickly, taking any attacking Pikmin with them. Once they come across any [[nectar]], they will consume it and grow in size. They can also hide under plants, like Pikmin. Most swarms come in groups of eight.
When they spot a salvagable object—such as a [[fruit]], [[pellet]], Victory Macaroon, or carcass—they will jump and sit on top of it, weighing it down, requiring more [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to carry the object. The larger they are, the more they will weigh.


When they spot a salvageable object &ndash; such as a [[fruit]], [[pellet]], Victory Macaroon, or carcass &ndash; they will jump and sit on top of it, weighing it down and thus, making it require more Pikmin to carry. The larger they are, the more they will weigh.
While they are an annoying hindrance to the player, they are easily defeated like any other type of [[Mandiblard]]. However, once a single member of a swarm is killed, the rest will disperse and run away at incredibly fast speeds. It's advised to call all [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] back at this point, as they will attempt to chase the fleeing Sheargrubs, only to end up getting themselves lost.
 
==Notes==
While they are an annoying hindrance to the player, they are easily defeated like any other type of mandiblard. However, once a single member of a swarm is harmed, the rest will disperse and run away at very high speeds. It's advised to call all Pikmin back at this point, as they will attempt to chase the fleeing Sheargrubs, only to end up getting themselves lost.
===Pikmin 3 Prima Guide===
 
''"As the name implies, these fast-moving enemies travel in relatively large groups. Swarming Sheargrubs patrol established paths, jostling any Pikmin they encounter along the way. These pests often latch onto fruit while it's being transported. This essentially increases the weight of the fruit, making it more difficult for your Pikmin to carry."''
In the [[Tropical Wilds]], Swarming Sheargrubs will always spawn above the ground where the [[Lesser Mock Bottom]] is located.
==Gallery==
 
==Stats==
{{enemy stats
|weight3 = 1
|carriers3 = 1
|seeds3 = 1
|value3 = 5
|hp3 = 45
|regen3 = Unknown
}}
 
==Strategy==
The best strategy is to throw some non-Winged Pikmin and you should get at least three of them. Wait for them to come back and get them again. In Tropical Wilds Remix, let the Baldy Long legs kill some for you.
 
{{notes|p3dpalph=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimar=y}}
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|As the name implies, these fast-moving enemies travel in relatively large groups. Swarming Sheargrubs patrol established paths, jostling any Pikmin they encounter along the way. These pests often latch onto fruit while it's being transported. This essentially increases the weight of the fruit, making it more difficult for your Pikmin to carry.|block=y}}
 
==Technical information==
{{p3 enemy technical
|name      = ujinko_a (c)
|hp        = 45
|rock      = 1
|white    = 0
|brout    = 1
|brin      = 0
|direct    = 1
|damage    = 0
|territory = 200
|value    = 5
}}


==Naming==
{{see also|Mandiblard family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common    = Swarming Sheargrub. They are distinguished from other sheargrubs with the word "Swarming", because they move in a swarm.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ブリコ|Buriko}}. It is the name given to the roe of the {{w|Japanese sandfish}}, since fish roe is typically a large group of eggs, not entirely unlike the Swarming Sheargrubs. Similarly to other mandiblards, the name ends in {{j|コ|ko|small|f=tp}}.
|jpname    = {{j|ムレヒメアギト|Mure Hime Agito|Swarm Small Jaw}}.
|scientific = ''Himeagea turba''. ''Turba'' is latin for "crowd".
|internal  = Internally, it shares its data with the [[Female Sheargrub]], so its internal name is <code>ujinko_a</code>, but when it needs to be disambiguated from the Female Sheargrub, it uses the name <code>ujinko_c</code>.
}}
===Names in other languages===
{{Foreignname
|Jap  = ブリコ
|JapR  = Buriko
|ChiTrad  = 團團蛆仔
|Fra  = Boufpon grouillant
|FraM  = Portmanteau of ''bouffe'' (eat, grub) and ''pont'' (bridge); Swarming bridge-eater
|Ger  = Schwarm-Termitentos
|GerM  = Swarm Sheargrub
|Kor  = 떼벼룩
|SpaA  = Comején fructófilo
|SpaAM = Fructophilic termite
|SpaE  = Comején fructófilo
|SpaEM = Fructophilic termite
|Ita = Tarlo da battaglia
|ItaM = Battle Sheargrub
}}
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Swarming Sheargrub P3 closeup.jpg|Close up of a Swarming Sheargrub.
zlCfzRE4U-E0YqkAvf.jpg|A close up of a Swarming Sheargrub
Swarming Sheargrub P3 on fruit.jpg|Swarming Sheargrubs weighing down a [[Scaly Custard]].
ZlCfzR4yzUgkUxgxD2.jpg|Swarming Sheargrubs weighing down a fruit.
Swarming Sheargrub P3 on carried fruit.jpg|[[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] carrying a [[Velvety Dreamdrop]] infested with Swarming Sheargrubs.
ZlCfzR4y0a4og13R8Q.jpg|[[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] carrying a [[Velvety Dreamdrop]] infested with Swarming Sheargrubs
Sheargrubs.jpg|A group of Swarming Sheargrubs in [[Tropical Wilds]].
Sheargrubs.jpg|A group of Swarming Sheargrubs in [[Tropical Wilds]].
Sizes.jpeg|Swarming Sheargrubs drinking [[nectar]], notice the size difference between them.
Swarming Sheargrubs weight.jpg|A swarm weighing down a [[Velvety Dreamdrop]], as shown by the carrying numbers.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Swarming Sheargrub is the only member of the [[Mandiblard]] family without a known gender distinction.
*These are the only known enemies that can increase in size by consuming an item.
*These are the only known enemies that can increase in size by consuming an item.
*Even if a Swarming Sheargrub sits on top of an object, they will never eat the fruit and will only weigh it down
*When a Swarming Sheargrub gets on top of an object or drinks nectar, a munching sound can be heard.
*When a Swarming Sheargrub gets on top of an object or drinks nectar, a munching sound can be heard.
*In the {{date|17|April|2013}} Nintendo Direct footage that revealed [[Winged Pikmin]], Swarming Sheargrub sound effects can be heard in the [[Twilight River]], suggesting that they were originally going to appear in that area.
*Oddly, their corpses are very light, and can be pushed very easily by having a leader walk into them. This is not true for other mandiblards.


==See also==
==Names in other languages==
*[[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]]
{{Foreignname
*[[Breadbug]]
|SpaA=Comején fructófilo
|SpaAM=Fructophilic termite
}}


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