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{{otheruses|the creature|the biological family|Breadbug family}}
{{otheruses|the creature|the biological family|Breadbug family}}


'''Breadbugs''' ({{j|パンモドキ|Pan Modoki|Pseudo Bread}}) are enemies in {{p1}}, {{p2}} and {{p4}}. These creatures remarkably resemble [[wikipedia:Bread Rolls|bread rolls]], and are the namesake of the [[Breadbug family]]. They cannot harm leaders or [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] directly, but they can drag small objects (in ''Pikmin'') or both small and rather large objects (in ''Pikmin 2'') into their dwellings. If Pikmin are holding onto something when a Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they will die. In ''Pikmin 4'', their segments now resemble cuts in bread more than fat rolls.
The '''Breadbug''' ({{j|パンモドキ|Pan Modoki|Pseudo Bread}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p1}}, {{p2}} and {{p4}}. Breadbugs resemble [[wikipedia:Bread Rolls|bread rolls]], and are the namesake of the [[Breadbug family]]. They cannot harm leaders or [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] directly, but can drag small objects (in ''Pikmin'') or both small and rather large objects (in ''Pikmin 2'') into their dwellings. If Pikmin are holding onto something when a Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they will die. In ''Pikmin 4'', their segments now resemble cuts in bread more than fat rolls.


A boss variant of the Breadbug, the [[Giant Breadbug]], appears in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''.
A boss variant of the Breadbug, the [[Giant Breadbug]], appears in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4''.
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|weight1 = 3      |weight2 = 3    |weight4 = 3
|weight1 = 3      |weight2 = 3    |weight4 = 3
|carriers1 = 6    |carriers2 = 6  |carriers4 = 6
|carriers1 = 6    |carriers2 = 6  |carriers4 = 6
|seeds1 = 3      |seeds2 = 4    |seeds4 = 5
|seeds1 = 3      |seeds2 = 4    |seeds4 = 5<ref group="note">This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].</ref>
                   |value2 = 3    |value4 = 3
                   |value2 = 3    |value4 = 3
|hp1 = 5000      |hp2 = 1100    |hp4 = 1000
|hp1 = 5000      |hp2 = 1100    |hp4 = 1000
|regen1 = Unknown |regen2 = 0    |regen4 = Unknown
|regen1 = Unknown |regen2 = 0    |regen4 = Unknown
}}
}}
==Behavior==
Each Breadbug owns a den from which it emerges at the beginning of the day or the sublevel. Normally it trots freely around the area, ignoring Pikmin and other creatures. Once it comes across something it can drag, it will begin heading straight for it. If it reaches such an object, it will grab it with its mouth and drag it back to its den. In ''Pikmin 2'', Breadbugs heal themselves completely when they successfully retrieve an object. If Pikmin are already carrying an object, Breadbugs will ignore it.
Breadbugs have a large amount of tough blubber, making them immune to [[swarm]]ing. In ''Pikmin'', Olimar can [[punch]] them to damage them, but they will attempt to shake him off if damaged too much. When they are defeated in ''Pikmin 2'', their dens release all the [[treasure]]s they captured. Corpses and pellets that Breadbugs successfullly pull into their dens will permanently disappear and cannot be retrieved.
In ''Pikmin 4'', the Breadbug behaves a little different. It will still bumble around and take whatever it comes across, but it now lacks a den; instead, it will bringing object to predetermined dirt mounts to bury them, as well as leaving them in plant growth, the same growths the player can hide in. Because of this, it cannot heal itself nor kill Pikmin. It has also has a smaller limit on what it can take. If no hiding spots are available, it will still grab the object, but it will wander aimlessly with them. It has strength of 10. If it's pulling something with Pikmin on it, it will shake the object to get the Pikmin off; it cannot do this if it is being dragged. If both forces equal 10, the object will not move until the Breadbug shakes off some Pikmin. It will still hit its head when being carried into the tractor beam of the [[S.S. Beagle]], but it will not flip over.
It can still be hit directly with a Pikmin; doing so will squish the creature and cause it to run around in a panic, yelping. Once done running, it will catch its breath and return to normal. If hit by a Purple Pikmin's shockwave, it will behave the same way, but instead of being squished, it will roll backwards.
===Carrying power===
Breadbugs in ''Pikmin'' will only drag objects with a [[weight]] of 1, all of which require two Pikmin to overpower. In ''Pikmin 2'', objects dragged by Breadbugs vary in how much strength is needed to overpower them, depending on the weight of the object and its maximum carriers. The exact formula is unknown and it's possible that one does not exist, as the game may use a lookup table instead. However, a formula that works in every case is:
{{equation|Breadbug carrying equation.png}}
So in other words: the object's weight, plus one-half of the carrying support slots, plus 1, rounded down equals the amount of Pikmin needed to overpower a Breadbug.
Breadbugs will ignore objects with a [[weight]] heavier than 10, as well as all treasures in the [[Explorer's Friend Series]]. They are also unable to drag very small or flat treasures such as the [[Science Project]] or [[Luck Wafer]]. Giant Breadbugs are no stronger than regular ones and all the same rules apply. The following table lists all possible combinations of weights and max carriers with their respective amounts needed to overpower. Most of these results cannot be observed without hacking.
==Locations==
===In ''Pikmin''===
Only one is present in story mode, with it being found in [[The Forest Navel]]. It wanders around the map so it doesn't have a set location, but its nest is found near the [[Gravity Jumper]] so it can be spotted there often; such as when carrying back objects or at the start of the day.
It is present in the game's [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|challenge mode]], being in [[The Impact Site]] and The Forest Navel.
===In ''Pikmin 2''===
*[[Glutton's Kitchen]]; sublevels 2, 3, 4 and 6.
*[[Dream Den]]; sublevel 11.
They can be found in Pikmin 2's [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|challenge mode]], being in the [[Snack Pit]]. They can also be found in [[2-Player Battle]], in the level [[Dim Labyrinth]].
===In ''Pikmin 4''===
Breadbugs are only present in the cave [[Plunder Palace]]. They can be found on sublevels 1 and 4.
==Strategy==
===Pikmin===
The easiest way to kill a Breadbug is to wait until it takes hold of an object, then swarm Pikmin onto that object and return it to any [[Onion]] or the Ship's [[research Pod|pod]]. The Onion or the Ship receives the object and the Breadbug takes damage by banging its head on the Onion/Ship. This method usually has to be done twice, though the first hit is so strong, it may just take one Pikmin [[throw]]n on its back to finish it off. So to better multitask, the best strategy would be to throw Pikmin on top of it once or twice and then have it drag an object and use Pikmin to carry it the opposite way. The Pikmin should deliver the object, and more often than not, get the now-dead Breadbug and deliver it as well.
It is also possible to defeat a Breadbug by throwing Pikmin on top of it, but this is slow as there is a period of immunity after each successful throw. Luckily, after being hit with a Pikmin, and finishing its pain animation, it will look left and right for some brief seconds, and during this time, it is vulnerable. By carefully timing, or by throwing a small barrage of Pikmin during this time, it is possible to hit the Breadbug again without having to move the cursor or the leader. The members of this species encountered in ''Pikmin'' move more swiftly than those in ''Pikmin 2'', making them even more difficult to kill via this method. Using [[Purple Pikmin]] makes this method faster since their heavy weight will hurt the Breadbug, and they also try to home in as they land. With good enough timing, whistling Pikmin off of a tug of war with a Breadbug will stun the creature for a brief moment, possibly allowing an attack.
Another quick way to kill it in ''Pikmin 2'' is to use an [[ultra-bitter spray]] to petrify it, which will make it vulnerable to [[swarming]].
===Leaders===
Strangely, [[Olimar]] can damage the Breadbug by [[punch]]ing it in ''Pikmin'' even though the Pikmin cannot. In ''Pikmin 2'', neither Olimar nor [[Louie]] are capable of punching the Breadbug. However, with its high amount of HP due to the unorthodox damaging methods normally used, attacking with Olimar is a severe waste of time. Interestingly, the Breadbug can attempt to shake off Olimar when harassed.
{{refs|note}}


{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}
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{{Transcript|It looks like your breakfast table's longtime staple: a loaf of bread with perfect color and buttery shine. Just from looking at it, I swear the aroma of baking wafts past my nose. But you've never seen your bread loafing about like this. If you observe them for a while, you might catch them dragging things around with their mouths. It's heart-meltingly adorable!}}
{{Transcript|It looks like your breakfast table's longtime staple: a loaf of bread with perfect color and buttery shine. Just from looking at it, I swear the aroma of baking wafts past my nose. But you've never seen your bread loafing about like this. If you observe them for a while, you might catch them dragging things around with their mouths. It's heart-meltingly adorable!}}


==Behavior==
===Pikmin Garden===
Each Breadbug owns a den from which it emerges at the beginning of the day or the sublevel. Normally it trots freely around the area, ignoring Pikmin and other creatures. Once it comes across something it can drag, it will begin heading straight for it. If it reaches such an object, it will grab it with its mouth and drag it back to its den. In ''Pikmin 2'', Breadbugs heal themselves completely when they successfully retrieve an object. If Pikmin are already carrying an object, Breadbugs will ignore it.
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
肉厚の表皮を持ち、ロールパンのような姿をしている。性格は穏やかで、餌となる食べ物を見つけると巣や草むらに運んだり、土に埋めるなどして貯め込む性質がある。
 
特徴 その1 雑食性
:ペレットのみならず、生物の死骸なども好んで食べる。


Breadbugs have a large amount of tough blubber, making them immune to [[swarm]]ing. In ''Pikmin'', Olimar can [[punch]] them to damage them, but they will attempt to shake him off if damaged too much. When they are defeated in ''Pikmin 2'', their dens release all the [[treasure]]s they captured. Corpses and pellets that Breadbugs successfullly pull into their dens will permanently disappear and cannot be retrieved.
特徴 その2 引っ張り合い


In ''Pikmin 4'', the Breadbug behaves a little different. It will still bumble around and take whatever it comes across, but it now lacks a den; instead, it will bringing object to predetermined dirt mounts to bury them, as well as leaving them in plant growth, the same growths the player can hide in. Because of this, it cannot heal itself nor kill Pikmin. It has also has a smaller limit on what it can take. If no hiding spots are available, it will still grab the object, but it will wander aimlessly with them. It has strength of 10. If it's pulling something with Pikmin on it, it will shake the object to get the Pikmin off; it cannot do this if it is being dragged. If both forces equal 10, the object will not move until the Breadbug shakes off some Pikmin. It will still hit its head when being carried into the tractor beam of the [[S.S. Beagle]], but it will not flip over.
:ピクミンと食性が同じことから、獲物をうばい合うことも多い。
:(Image text: 直接的な危害を加えないせいか、ピクミンに攻撃されることはない)


It can still be hit directly with a Pikmin; doing so will squish the creature and cause it to run around in a panic, yelping. Once done running, it will catch its breath and return to normal. If hit by a Purple Pikmin's shockwave, it will behave the same way, but instead of being squished, it will roll backwards.
特徴 その3 弾力のある表皮
:背中に硬いものや重いものがぶつかると、衝撃が体内にまで伝わりひっくり返ってしまう。
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==Carrying power==
'''Translation'''
Breadbugs in ''Pikmin'' will only drag objects with a [[weight]] of 1, all of which require two Pikmin to overpower. In ''Pikmin 2'', objects dragged by Breadbugs vary in how much strength is needed to overpower them, depending on the weight of the object and its maximum carriers. The exact formula is unknown and it's possible that one does not exist, as the game may use a lookup table instead. However, a formula that works in every case is:
{{transcript|
It has a thick epidermis and looks like a bread roll. When it finds food, it carries it to its nest or grassy area and buries it in the soil to store it.


{{equation|Breadbug carrying equation.png}}
Feature #1: Omnivorous
:It likes to eat not only pellets but also the carcasses of creatures.


So in other words: the object's weight, plus one-half of the carrying support slots, plus 1, rounded down equals the amount of Pikmin needed to overpower a Breadbug.
Feature #2: Pulling against each other
:Because it shares the same feeding habits with Pikmin, they often compete with each other for food.
:(Image text: "Perhaps because it does not directly harm Pikmin, it is not attacked by them")


Breadbugs will ignore objects with a [[weight]] heavier than 10, as well as all treasures in the [[Explorer's Friend Series]]. They are also unable to drag very small or flat treasures such as the [[Science Project]] or [[Luck Wafer]]. Giant Breadbugs are no stronger than regular ones and all the same rules apply. The following table lists all possible combinations of weights and max carriers with their respective amounts needed to overpower. Most of these results cannot be observed without hacking.
Feature #3: Elastic epidermis
:When a hard or heavy object strikes their back, the impact is transmitted to their body, causing them to turn over.
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In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' the breadbug’s carrying power is simplified. The Breadbug always has a carrying strength of 10. Once the pikmins' total carrying strength exceeds 10 the breadbug will be dragged across the floor. Dandori Battle rules apply, and the Breadbug can shake Pikmin off an object if the Breadbug has the advantage or there is a tie. The Giant Breadbug has a carry power of 30.
In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' the breadbug’s carrying power is simplified. The Breadbug always has a carrying strength of 10. Once the pikmins' total carrying strength exceeds 10 the breadbug will be dragged across the floor. Dandori Battle rules apply, and the Breadbug can shake Pikmin off an object if the Breadbug has the advantage or there is a tie. The Giant Breadbug has a carry power of 30.
==Strategy==
===Pikmin===
The easiest way to kill a Breadbug is to wait until it takes hold of an object, then swarm Pikmin onto that object and return it to any [[Onion]] or the Ship's [[research Pod|pod]]. The Onion or the Ship receives the object and the Breadbug takes damage by banging its head on the Onion/Ship. This method usually has to be done twice, though the first hit is so strong, it may just take one Pikmin [[throw]]n on its back to finish it off. So to better multitask, the best strategy would be to throw Pikmin on top of it once or twice and then have it drag an object and use Pikmin to carry it the opposite way. The Pikmin should deliver the object, and more often than not, get the now-dead Breadbug and deliver it as well.
It is also possible to defeat a Breadbug by throwing Pikmin on top of it, but this is slow as there is a period of immunity after each successful throw. Luckily, after being hit with a Pikmin, and finishing its pain animation, it will look left and right for some brief seconds, and during this time, it is vulnerable. By carefully timing, or by throwing a small barrage of Pikmin during this time, it is possible to hit the Breadbug again without having to move the cursor or the leader. The members of this species encountered in ''Pikmin'' move more swiftly than those in ''Pikmin 2'', making them even more difficult to kill via this method. Using [[Purple Pikmin]] makes this method faster since their heavy weight will hurt the Breadbug, and they also try to home in as they land. With good enough timing, whistling Pikmin off of a tug of war with a Breadbug will stun the creature for a brief moment, possibly allowing an attack.
Another quick way to kill it in ''Pikmin 2'' is to use an [[ultra-bitter spray]] to petrify it, which will make it vulnerable to [[swarming]].
===Leaders===
Strangely, [[Olimar]] can damage the Breadbug by [[punch]]ing it in ''Pikmin'' even though the Pikmin cannot. In ''Pikmin 2'', neither Olimar nor [[Louie]] are capable of punching the Breadbug. However, with its high amount of HP due to the unorthodox damaging methods normally used, attacking with Olimar is a severe waste of time. Interestingly, the Breadbug can attempt to shake off Olimar when harassed.


==Technical information==
==Technical information==
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|DutN =  
|DutN =  
|Fra  = Scaratax
|Fra  = Scaratax
|FraM =  
|FraM = From ''scara'' (beetle) and ''taxeur'' (taxman, which refers to the Breadbug's stealing capacities)
|FraN = The name comes from ''"scarabée"'' (beetle)
|FraN = The name comes from ''"scarabée"'' (beetle)
|Ger  = Diebischer Saprophag
|Ger  = Diebischer Saprophag
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|ItaM = Scavenger (''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'' Switch and ''Pikmin 4'')<br> Thief Scavenger (''Pikmin 2'' GC/Wii)
|ItaM = Scavenger (''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'' Switch and ''Pikmin 4'')<br> Thief Scavenger (''Pikmin 2'' GC/Wii)
|ItaN =  
|ItaN =  
|ItaI = Saprofago
|Kor  = 빵닮은꼴
|Kor  = 빵닮은꼴
|KorR = Ppang-Dalmeunkkol
|KorR = Ppang-Dalmeunkkol
|KorM =  
|KorM = Bread Look-alike
|KorN =  
|KorN =  
|Spa  = Chinche Carroñero (''Pikmin'')<br> Chinche carroñera (''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'')
|Spa  = Chinche Carroñero (''Pikmin'')<br> Chinche carroñera (''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'')
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Pikmin''===
<gallery>
{{Image|The Breadbug's nest in ''Pikmin''.}}
{{Image|The Breadbug's nest in ''Pikmin''.}}
<gallery>
Breadbug.png|Artwork of the Breadbug.
Breadbug.png|Artwork of the Breadbug from ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''.
Reel3 Breadbug.png|A Breadbug in the [[enemy reel]].
Reel3 Breadbug.png|A Breadbug in the [[enemy reel]] of ''Pikmin''.
Early Breadbug P1 screenshot.png|A Breadbug in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|early]] version of ''Pikmin''.
Early Breadbug P1 screenshot.png|A Breadbug in an [[Pikmin prerelease information|earlier]] version of ''Pikmin''.
BreadbugNintendoPowerPromotionalBooklet.png|Screenshot of a Breadbug in ''Pikmin'' from the Nintendo Power Promotional Booklet.
BreadbugNintendoPowerPromotionalBooklet.png|Screenshot of a Breadbug in ''Pikmin'' from the Nintendo Power Promotional Booklet.
P1 Breadbug Sketch.png|Drawings of the Breadbug from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
P1 Breadbug Sketch.png|Drawings of the Breadbug from the ''Pikmin'' Official Player's Guide.
Adorable Breadbug.png|A Breadbug in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
P1 Breadbug pulling.jpg|A Breadbug pulling a blue [[pellet]] back to its nest.
Nest.jpg|A Breadbug's nest in ''Pikmin 2''.
P1 Breadbug tugofwar.jpg|A Breadbug battling some Pikmin for a pellet.
Nest 2.jpg|A Breadbug dragging a Female Sheargrub corpse and a Yellow Pikmin into its hole.
P1 Breadbug flipped.jpg|A Breadbug on its back due to it flipping over while holding onto a pellet an [[Onion]] digested.
P1 Breadbug corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Breadbug.
</gallery>
 
===''Pikmin 2''===
<gallery>
Adorable Breadbug.png|A Breadbug in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].
Nest 2.jpg|A Breadbug dragging a Female Sheargrub corpse and a Yellow Pikmin into its nest.
Nest.jpg|A Breadbug's nest.
Breadbug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Breadbug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
Breadbug P2S icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Breadbug in [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 2'']].
VanillaBreadBug4.png|A Breadbug in promotional material for {{P4}}.
P2 Breadbug flipped.jpg|A Breadbug that has been flipped over.
Breadbug P4 icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Breadbug in ''Pikmin 4''
P2 Breadbug corpse.jpg|The corpse of a Breadbug.
</gallery>
 
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
VanillaBreadBug4.png|A Breadbug in promotional material.
Breadbug P4 icon.png|The [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]] icon of the Breadbug.
Breadbug P4.jpg|A Breadbug in the  [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].
Breadbug Notice P4.jpg|A Breadbug upon noticing something it can steal and bury.
</gallery>
 
==='''Other'''===
<gallery>
Y16.JPG|The Breadbug's [[e-card]], #60 (16<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
Y16.JPG|The Breadbug's [[e-card]], #60 (16<sup>th</sup> yellow card).
AgatsumaBreadbug.jpg|An Agatsuma Breadbug [[merchandise|figurine]].
AgatsumaBreadbug.jpg|An Agatsuma Breadbug [[Merchandise/Figures#Agatsuma Pikmin 2 figurines|figurine]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Breadbug is one of few enemies to have a [[Merchandise/Figures|figurine]] modeled after them.
*The Breadbug is one of few enemies to have a figurine modeled after them.
*Its nest is very similar in appearance to the [[Hermit Crawmad]]'s hole in ''Pikmin 2''.
*Its nest is very similar in appearance to the [[Hermit Crawmad]]'s hole in ''Pikmin 2''.
*Breadbugs seem to have cannibalistic tendencies: in ''Pikmin 2'', they will carry dead Breadbugs into their nests and eat them.
*Breadbugs seem to have cannibalistic tendencies: in ''Pikmin 2'', they will carry dead Breadbugs into their nests and eat them.
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