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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Super Mario Galaxy''=== | ===''Super Mario Galaxy''=== | ||
Flipbugs first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', first appearing as a very common enemy in the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]. When [[Mario]] approaches one, it will panic at the sight of him and then attempt slowly flying away from him while flailing frantically, eventually tiring out and tipping onto its back for several moments. When upside-down, it is vulnerable to any attack, including simply walking into them, defeating them instantly. Even while they are fleeing, they can be touched without Mario taking damage, and can be attacked to flip them onto their backs early. If [[Bee Mario]] approaches, however, they calmly start slowly hovering towards him with an "angry" expression, damaging him if one touches him without him attacking it. This implies that Flipbugs have a strong dislike of [[Honeybee]]s. Attacking them in this state causes them to flip over as they otherwise would. | Flipbugs first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'', first appearing as a very common enemy in the [[Honeyhive Galaxy]]. When [[Mario]] approaches one, it will panic at the sight of him and then attempt slowly flying away from him while flailing frantically, eventually tiring out and tipping onto its back for several moments. When upside-down, it is vulnerable to any attack, including simply walking into them, defeating them instantly. Even while they are fleeing, they can be touched without Mario taking damage, and can be attacked to flip them onto their backs early. If [[Bee Mario]] approaches, however, they calmly start slowly hovering towards him with an "angry" expression, damaging him if one touches him without him attacking it. This implies that Flipbugs have a strong dislike of [[Honeybee]]s. Attacking them in this state causes them to flip over as they otherwise would. In the [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]], some only appear when a [[stump]] is [[Ground Pound]]ed. | ||
====Appearances==== | ====Appearances==== | ||
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*[[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png]] marks missions where they are completely absent. | |||
*[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly. | |||
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|[[Terrace (Super Mario Galaxy)|Terrace]] | |[[Terrace (Super Mario Galaxy)|Terrace]] | ||
|[[Honeyhive Galaxy]] | |[[Honeyhive Galaxy]] | ||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Bee Mario Takes Flight]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Trouble on the Tower]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Big Bad Bugaboom]][[File: | |style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Bee Mario Takes Flight]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Trouble on the Tower]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Big Bad Bugaboom]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Honeyhive Cosmic Mario Race]][[File:Smg icon purplecomet.png|link=The Honeyhive's Purple Coins]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Luigi in the Honeyhive Kingdom]] | ||
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|[[Bedroom (Super Mario Galaxy)|Bedroom]] | |[[Bedroom (Super Mario Galaxy)|Bedroom]] | ||
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|[[Engine Room]] | |[[Engine Room]] | ||
|[[Gold Leaf Galaxy]] | |[[Gold Leaf Galaxy]] | ||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Star Bunnies on the Hunt]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Cataquack to the Skies]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=When It Rains, It Pours]][[File: | |style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Star Bunnies on the Hunt]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=Cataquack to the Skies]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=When It Rains, It Pours]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Cosmic Mario Forest Race]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Purple Coins in the Woods]][[File:Smg icon powerstar.png|link=The Bell on the Big Tree]] | ||
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====Appearances==== | ====Appearances==== | ||
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*[[File:Galaxy StarP.png]] marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly. | |||
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|[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] | |[[World 2 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 2]] | ||
|[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] | |[[Puzzle Plank Galaxy]] | ||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Puzzling Picture Block]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link= | |style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Puzzling Picture Block]][[File:SMG Asset Sprite Star Cursor.png|link=Purple Coin Shadow Vault]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Bugaboom's Back]] | ||
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|[[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]] | |[[World 3 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 3]] | ||
|[[Tall Trunk Galaxy]] | |[[Tall Trunk Galaxy]] | ||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Flotacious Blimp Fruit]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Tall Trunk's Big Slide]][[File: | |style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Flotacious Blimp Fruit]][[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=Tall Trunk's Big Slide]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=Tall Trunk's Purple Coin Slide]] | ||
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|[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]] | |[[World 4 (Super Mario Galaxy 2)|World 4]] | ||
|[[Honeyhop Galaxy]] | |[[Honeyhop Galaxy]] | ||
|style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Sweetest Silver Stars]][[File: | |style="text-align:left"|[[File:Smg2 icon powerstar.png|link=The Sweetest Silver Stars]][[File:Galaxy StarP.png|link=The Chimp's Score Challenge]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:13, January 14, 2025
| Flipbug | |||
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 Artwork from Super Mario Galaxy | |||
| First appearance | Super Mario Galaxy (2007) | ||
| Latest appearance | Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020) | ||
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- “Owowowow... Oh, hey, Bro! I hid because of that big, scary bug!”
- —Luigi, Super Mario Galaxy
Flipbugs[1] are enemies in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2. They are small, timid beetles with Mandibug-style faces that appear mostly in nature-themed galaxies.
History
Super Mario Galaxy
Flipbugs first appear in Super Mario Galaxy, first appearing as a very common enemy in the Honeyhive Galaxy. When Mario approaches one, it will panic at the sight of him and then attempt slowly flying away from him while flailing frantically, eventually tiring out and tipping onto its back for several moments. When upside-down, it is vulnerable to any attack, including simply walking into them, defeating them instantly. Even while they are fleeing, they can be touched without Mario taking damage, and can be attacked to flip them onto their backs early. If Bee Mario approaches, however, they calmly start slowly hovering towards him with an "angry" expression, damaging him if one touches him without him attacking it. This implies that Flipbugs have a strong dislike of Honeybees. Attacking them in this state causes them to flip over as they otherwise would. In the Gusty Garden Galaxy, some only appear when a stump is Ground Pounded.
Appearances
marks missions where they are completely absent.
marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly.
| Domes | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace | Honeyhive Galaxy |  
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| Bedroom | Gusty Garden Galaxy |
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| Engine Room | Gold Leaf Galaxy |
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Flipbugs return in Super Mario Galaxy 2 with the same behavior, though this time they are often found hidden inside opaque crystals. Additionally, Yoshi is able to flip them automatically by hitting them with his tongue.
Appearances
- marks missions where they are completely absent.
- marks missions where they are loaded and may be visible, but cannot be encountered directly.
| Worlds | Galaxies | Missions |
|---|---|---|
| World 1 | Yoshi Star Galaxy | 
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| World 2 | Puzzle Plank Galaxy |
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| World 3 | Tall Trunk Galaxy |
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| World 4 | Honeyhop Galaxy |
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Gallery
Flipbugs fleeing from Mario in the Honeyhive Galaxy
Mario chasing a Flipbug in the Yoshi Star Galaxy
Additional names
Internal names
| Game | File | Name | Meaning
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/KoteBug.arc | KoteBug | Kote Bug |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | コテムシ[?] Kote Mushi |
Possibly from「コテンパン」(kotenpan, a Japanese expression meaning "to a pulp") and「虫」(mushi, "insect") | |
| French | Cafardo[2] | Masculine adaption of cafard ("cockroach") | |
| Skarabée[3] | Modified orthograph of scarabée ("scarab") | ||
| German | Flippkäfer[?] | Flipbug | |
| Italian | Cimicy[?] | Diminutive of cimice ("stink bug") | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Bicho[?] | Insect |
References
- ^ Browne, Catherine (May 23, 2010). Super Mario Galaxy 2: PRIMA Official Game Guide. Roseville: Random House Inc. ISBN 978-0-30746-907-6. Page 26.
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy 2, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 28
- ^ Super Mario Galaxy, Le Guide Officiel. Prima Games, page 63
