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The '''grub-dog family''' ({{j|イヌムシ科|Inu Mushi Ka|bug dog family}}) contains "true" bulborbs, as well as several other species in the {{pg}}. The most well-known member of this family is the [[Bulborb]] (or Red Bulborb in {{p2}}, Spotty Bulborb in {{p}}).

[[Bulborb (disambiguation)|Bulborb]]s, [[bulbear]]s, [[bulblax]]es, and [[Eye-Stalker Bulbeel|bulbeels]] are all part of the ''Oculus'' genus. All "true" bulborbs are additionally in the ''kageyamii'' species, while bulbears belong to the ''terribilis'' species. There are still different subspecies for these creatures, unlike bulblaxes and bulbeels. [[Water Dumple]]s and [[Long Water Dumple]]s are part of the ''Ichthyosa'' genus, as they are much different than the creatures listed previously. [[Fiery Dwarf Bulblax]]es belong to the [[breadbug family]], despite [[mistake|mistakenly]] having the ''Oculus'' genus.

This mistake may have been made because in the games, it was previously believed that [[Dwarf Bulborbs]] were undeveloped bulborbs, but it was later discovered that they are a species of their own and actually belong to the breadbug family.

[[File:Red Bulborb P3Art.png|left|150px]]

[[File:Bulborblarva.jpg|left|150px]]

Bulborb Larvae are only seen in ''Pikmin 2''. These newly-born Bulborbs are without legs and do not yet have the unique color patterns that the adults display. These tiny creatures have exceptionally low vitality, but are capable of eating Pikmin with incredible speed. These small enemies are continuously born from some [[Empress Bulblax]]es.

[[File:Dwarf bulbear.png|left|150px]]

Like the [[Spotty Bulbear]], the Dwarf Bulbear appears in all three major ''Pikmin'' games. They resemble miniature [[Spotty Bulbear]]s, but unlike Dwarf Bulborbs, are actually juvenile Bulbears. Bulbears in particular are known for hunting along set patrol routes in search for prey, but these immature grub-dogs do not yet have established routes, and thus rely on their parent to guide them towards food.

[[File:Emperor Bulblax.png|left|150px]]

The Emperor Bulblax appears again in ''Pikmin 2'', though this time it is much smaller, much weaker, and much more common: it appears in multiple caves, sometimes twice or three times in the same sublevel. Although it still possesses its signature rock-hard hide, it is significantly less mossy.

[[File:Empress Bulblax Spirit.png|left|150px]]

The Empress Bulblax is a boss-class enemy in ''Pikmin 2''. It resembles a cross between a Bulborb and a gargantuan termite queen. The Empress Bulblax seems to be vulnerable on all parts of its body, but attacking the head is easily the safest way to go about it. After a while, it will shake off any hostile Pikmin and roll left and right, crushing anything underneath and sometimes causing boulders to fall from the ceiling. Later dungeons have the Empress continuously giving birth to ravenous [[Bulborb Larva]]e before and during the battle.

The Eye-Stalker Bulbeel is an aquatic variant of Bulborbs that appears in ''Hey! Pikmin''. It strongly resembles a purple eel with red fins, light blue stripes on its sides, and a tan belly. Its mouth appears small and puckered when not attacking. They are found emerging from underwater pits.

[[File:Fierybulbax.jpg|left|150px]]

The Fiery Bulblax is found only in ''Pikmin 2'', and is a rather odd-looking creature. Its entire body has a melted appearance, and one of its eyes is smaller than the other, possibly an eye tic. This mean-looking creature's skin secretes chemicals which combust upon exposure to oxygen, setting its body aflame. Only [[Red Pikmin]] can withstand the blaze this creature's body produces. However, if lured into water, the flames can be extinguished, making it a prime target for [[Blue Pikmin]].

[[File:Hairybulborb.jpg|left|150px]]

[[File:Orange bulborb.png|left|150px]]

The Orange Bulborb is an enemy in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3''. Its appearance closely resembles that of other Bulborbs, but this particular variant sports an orange rump with black spots and a black face. Its yellow, bloodshot eyes are an indicator of this dangerous creature's vicious temperament.

[[File:Spotty bulbear.png|left|150px]]

Spotty Bulbears are creatures in all three ''Pikmin'' games which resemble Bulborbs in appearance, but are not identical. They are a bit shorter, with rounded snouts, large chapped lips, and a wide mouth which allows them to gobble up many more Pikmin. From a distance, they are easily distinguishable by their tan faces and black bodies with red spots. Often, a Spotty Bulbear is followed by a group of [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s.

These beasts sleep most of the time in ''Pikmin'', but still pose a realistic threat, as they are a good deal tougher than Spotty Bulborbs. In ''Pikmin 2'', they are wide-awake during daytime hours, making them all the more dangerous. However, they only travel along set paths, which makes them easy to avoid if their routes can be determined. Dwarf Bulbears may also follow them while they patrol.

[[File:Water dumple.png|left|150px]]

Water Dumples are enemies in all three ''Pikmin'' games. They are part of the grub-dog family, despite having different appearances for aquatic habitation, and also having similar eating habits. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on the land as well. They resemble blue shellfish with relatively large mouths. Water Dumples are defeated somewhat easily as long as the player takes caution and [[Group move|swarms]] them.

[[File:Whiptongue bulborb.png|left|150px]]

The Whiptongue Bulborb is a creature exclusive to ''Pikmin 3''. They feature the characteristic rounded body and bulbous stalk-eyes, but they are different from their many terrestrial cousins in that they have a long, anteater-like snout instead of a large maw. It lashes its tongue out violently to ensnare Pikmin, then pulls them in and does a very brief animation of licking its chops and swallowing. The long tongue effectively gives the creature a ranged attack, which can make it a difficult foe to defeat.

"Grub-dog" is a combination of {{w|grub}}, a worm insect, and {{w|dog}}, because of their snouts and [[Captain Olimar]]'s dog, [[Bulbie]], resembles a Bulborb. Moreover, Bulborb is derived from Bulbie. However, a [[Hocotate#Hocotatians|Hocotatian]] dog looks very different from an Earth dog. Most members of this family have the word "Bulborb" in their name, which is likely a combination of "bulb" and "orb", referring to their large, round eyes and bulbous body. The Japanese popular name for "Bulborb" is {{j|チャッピー|Chappī|Chappy|f=tp}} and the Japanese name is {{j|デメマダラ|Deme Madara}} which, according to the {{ssbb}} trophy for the [[Bulborb]] translates to "Spotted Bug-eye".{{cite quote|{{Notes:Bulborb/ssbb}}|[[Bulborb]] trophy|{{ssbb}}}} The genus names of most Bulborbs is ''Oculus'', which is Latin for "eye", and the species name of most of them is ''kageyamii'', which is most likely taken from Daisuke Kageyama, one of the developers credited for creature design.

|Jap= イヌムシ科

|JapR=Inu mushi ka

|JapM=Dog bug family

|ChiTrad=犬蟲科

|Dut=Grubrakkers

|DutM=Grub rascals

|Fra=Canidés Fouisseurs

|FraM=Burrowing canines

|Ger=Glubschkäfer

|GerM=from ''glubschen'' (to ogle) and ''Käfer'' (beetles)

|Ita=Coletidi

|ItaM=

|Kor=강아지벌레 과

|Spa=Gusarapérridos

|SpaM=From ''gusano'' (grub) and ''perro'' (dog)