Para-Biddybud
Template:Species-infobox Para-Biddybuds[1] (also known as Parabiddybuds[2], or Winged Biddybuds[1]) are variants of Biddybuds first appearing in Super Mario 3D Land. They resemble multicolored ladybugs with bird-like wings.
History
Super Mario series
Super Mario 3D Land
Para-Biddybuds make their first appearance in Super Mario 3D Land, where they are found in groups and fly in circles or in lines. Some groups are seen one above the other or one after the other. Mario can defeat them with any attack, just like Goombas. They generally appear in groups of five, though there are some levels in which less then that number are shown together or they appear individually.
Super Mario 3D World
Para-Biddybuds reappear in Super Mario 3D World. They act the same as they do in Super Mario 3D Land, appearing in groups that roam in a set pattern.
Mario Party: Island Tour
Many Para-Biddybuds populate the Star-Crossed Skyway board in Mario Party: Island Tour. However, they do not affect gameplay. A pink one also appears as a tile in the minigame Match Faker.
Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Despite Para-Biddybuds not appearing in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, a kart designed after a Para-Biddybud appears, known as the Biddybuggy. It has different color schemes depending on the character driving it.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Para-Biddybuds appear in certain stages in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, such as Drop-Road Dash. They can be defeated by having turnips thrown at them, or carefully landing on their heads.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
Para-Biddybuds appear in the Bowser Jr.'s Journey mode in Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey, appearing as usable troops, thus marking their Mario & Luigi series debut. Red, green, yellow, and blue color variants can be used, and each has a different Special. Despite their coloration, blue Para-Biddybuds are referred to as purple in this game. They are flying troopers, and red Para-Biddybuds are strong against Fawfulcopters, while the purple variants are strong against Shy Guys. All four variants are weak against red Koopa Troopas and Fly Guys, however.
Bowser Jr.'s Journey profiles
Para-Biddybud (Red): Red Biddybuds that fly through the air. When they see a Fawfulcopter, they can't help but dive attack.
Para-Biddybud (Green): Green Para-Biddybuds that fly through the air. Their specialty is Stomp.
Para-Biddybud (Yellow): Yellow Biddybuds that fly through the air. Their specialty is Cranium Crush.
Para-Biddybud (Purple): Purple Biddybuds that fly through the air. Word has it they know the weakness of Shy Guys.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Para-Biddybud[?] | - | |
| Italian | Coccinello Volante[?] | Flying Biddybud, Coccinello being the Italian name of Biddybud | |
| Korean | 펄럭무당무당[?] Peolleok Mudangmudang |
Fluttering Biddybud | |
| Portuguese | Para-Joaninha[?] | Para-Ladybug | |
| Russian | Летучая крапинка[?] Letuchaya krapinka |
Flying Spot | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Catina Alada[?] | Winged Ladybug, Catina came from Catarina (ladybug) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Marchimota Alada[?] | Winged Biddybud |
References
- ^ a b Musa, Alexander, and Geson Hatchett (2013). Super Mario 3D World Prima Official Game Guide, page 25.
- ^ "Shy Guys who fly gracefully through the sky. Some say they've learned the weakness of Parabiddybuds." - description of Fly Guy from Bowser Jr.'s Journey from Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey
