Flipbug
| 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 primarily 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 them 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 it 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.
Appearances
Note: 
marks missions where they are absent.
| 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
Note: marks missions where they are absent.
| 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2 |
ObjectData/KoteBug.arc | KoteBug | Kote Bug |
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
