This enemy is a stingroid enemy that first appeared in Pikmin: New World. It is the replacement for the mostly extinct dweevil family after the events of Pikmin 2. The stingroid family is a large family where the members are all flying, tail-smacking predators that actively attack and kill their prey. Each stingroid has virtually the same body plan, a triangular, ray-shaped body with a long tail, eyes at its middle and virtually no obvious traits of a head, limb, or mouth. Its body is also made up of different segments, like an earthworm, to which Olimar believes it is related to. there are virtually no distinguishing traits of this species except for its red colouration. this species will go up in flame if threatened and will slam its tail into the ground at its attackers, setting the ground on fire. This attack is fairly effective and often burns large amounts of pikmin. To defeat it, throw Red Pikmin ontop of it until it is rendered flat on the ground. Continue throwing pikmin at it and it will die sooner or later.
Olimar's Notes[]
Caudabatis superthermia
Family: Stingroids
" This strange creature is part of the stingroid family, who's members are all arial predators of small creatures on the ground, that are killed with sudden strikes of its tail. This particular species has several large, sac-like glands that are connected to the base of its spine. When distressed, the creature articulates its spine, moving apart the bones to allow highly-pressurized liquid in the glands to flow out and gush throughout the spine and down to its tail. The liquid is then forced through the tip of its tail where it immediately combusts upon contact with the air. This process allows it to create a towering flame at will to deter predators."
Louie's Notes[]
" Don't even bother cooking it. A slight bump is enough to cause an explosive reaction in its flame glands. After the explosion, the charred remains make a fine pie crust for quiche."
Sagittarius's Notes[]
" Not a good pet. It is prone to causing house fires when angered or scared and will sometimes steal valuables and then fly of with them. They can be extremely dangerous when in the wild, as they can cause city-wide fires and attack people for food."
Libra's Notes[]
" This creature's top-quality tail is a great addition to a hat and also makes a scarf great enough to light up the crowd with flaming style. However, if worn to much its style could burn out entirely, so it must be worn judiciously. It is reccomended that one should try weaing other stingroid tails before going back to wearing this one."