Iridescent Flint Beetle: Difference between revisions

In [[Pikmin 1]], these bugs look rather larger than in [[Pikmin 2|the second game]] and have a slightly different coloration. They are more common, but are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-[[pellet]] then, when hit again, they drop two doses of [[nectar]]. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 pellet. This is difficult to achieve before it returns underground, however, due to its unpredictable and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through Olimar's army. This results in the Pikmin automatically (and fruitlessly) attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.

In Pikmin 2, Iridescent Flint Beetles are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet, 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of [[ultra-spicy spray]] (3 doses of nectar if the ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discoverd yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these beasts drop treasures. As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse. Pikmin no longer attack the beetle automatically as they do in the original game.