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The dirigibug family is a family of enemies in Pikmin 2, and is currently consisted of a single element, which is also the origin of the family's name, the Careening Dirigibug. All members belong to the Flotillium genus.
Members
Careening Dirigibug
- Main article: Careening Dirigibug.
The Careening Dirigibug is an enemy found only underground in Pikmin 2. It has five balloon-like appendages that keep it suspended in mid-air. When approached, it pulls a bomb-rock out of its mouth and after a while, drops it, where it instantly become active and begins counting down.
Naming
- See more: Careening Dirigibug#Naming.
"Dirigibug" is a combination of "dirigible", referring to how the creature stays afloat using large balloon-like sacs, and the word "bug".
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
オトシムシ科? Otoshi mushi ka |
Dropping bug family |
 German |
Torkler | Staggers |
 Spanish (NoA) |
Dirigibolios | Portmanteau of "dirigible" and "tribolios" (tribolium) |
