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The Joustmite is a green beetle-like creature in Pikmin 3. They are part of the Burrow-nit Family since their true family is currently unknown, however, the Flighty Joustmite seems to be from the same family.
Behavior[]
The Joustmite is really similar to the Cloaking Burrow-nit in behavior. Both hides partially buried in the ground, waiting for the captains or their Pikmin to get near them. They will then emerge and try to impale them with their long needle-like snout before eating them. Unlike the Cloaking Burrow-nit, the Joustmite can eat 3 Pikmin rather than just one. Rock Pikmin are immune to its attacks.
Descriptions[]
Alph's Comment[]
"Structural flaw: hindquarters
Weight: 7
That shell is as hard as they come, so a frontal charge is no good. (You're liable to get skewered on its needle, anyway.) Try throwing Pikmin so they land on its soft, unprotected hind parts instead. Talk about a design oversight!"
Brittany's Comment[]
"Ever seen a huge face buried in the ground? I have now. At first, I wondered where the rest of it might be. Would we find a buried fist? A buried knee? A buried belly button? Is it good or bad that we never will?"
Charlie's Comment[]
"This greenish-blue soldier came prepared with a solid offense and defense. There's not so much plating in the rear, but that doesn't matter if you never plan to show the enemy your back. I salute its courage."
Louie's Comment[]
"To create an elegant canapé with explosive flavor, remove shell and sear meat on both sides. Top with a dab of pesto."
Olimar's Comment[]
"Joustmite
Trilobitins reversa
Burrow-nit family
Others within this family wear their shells on their bellies, but this one's shell functions more like a helmet. Its wings have atrophied into uselessness, so instead it burrows beneath the ground and pops out only to pierce prey with its needlelike proboscis and drain their bodily fluids. Larval joustmites remain underground for years, or even decades in some cases."