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This article is about the recurring enemy. For the Super Mario Sunshine enemy sometimes called "Scuttle Bug", see Klamber.

Scuttlebugs (originally phrased Scuttle Bugs)[1] are round striped spiders that act as semi-recurring enemies in the Mario franchise. Their modern design resembles the spider species Argiope amoena, native to East Asia, similar to other spider enemies, such as Suu or Arachne. They first appear in Super Mario 64. Scuttlebugs are commonly seen hanging from webs and attack from them, a Scuttlebug can either hang from its web or drop from it's web and attack. Scuttlebugs commonly reside in Forests, Caves, Haunted Areas, or Burrows. In Paper Mario: Sticker Star, it is shown that they have their own homes in the form of burrows and have a strong dislike of outsiders kidnapping anybody that invades their home, Scuttlebugs are typically aggressive, but they aren't too strong and can be defeated with any attack.


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Physical description

Originally, in Super Mario 64, Scuttlebugs were depicted with a flat marble-like texture. However, in beta builds, Scuttle Bugs have a mahogany, modeled body instead of the flat marble-like texture, and they also sport bushy, angry eyebrows.

In Super Mario 64 DS, Scuttle Bugs have been redesigned to have black and yellow stripes like a bee, a distinct head, legs of the same color as their bodies, and red suction cup-like feet. Paper Mario: Sticker Star is the last game to utilize this design.

Since New Super Mario Bros. 2, their appearance has changed again; instead of being yellow with three black stripes and having black heads, they are yellow with two purple stripes and purple heads, as well as having white mandibles. Their legs also no longer end in suction cups, instead having clenched boxing gloves.

Behavior

Scuttlebugs have been shown to walk on the ground and hang from webs. They pursue Mario and other characters upon noticing them.

In Super Mario series

Super Mario 64 / Super Mario 64 DS

Mario near a Scuttlebug.

Mario near a Scuttlebug.

 (invisible) jumping over a Scuttlebug.

Luigi (invisible) jumping over a Scuttlebug.

Scuttle Bugs make their debut in Super Mario 64 and Super Mario 64 DS. In these games, they can be found in Big Boo's Haunt and Hazy Maze Cave. Scuttle Bugs are mainly seen walking around (much like the Goombas) until Mario or Yoshi approaches, at which point, they charge directly at the hero. Scuttle Bugs are rather weak enemies and can be defeated easily with stomps or regular attacks. Additionally, Yoshi can beat a Scuttle Bug by swallowing one or tossing an egg at one, defeating a Scuttle Bug causes it to drop three Coins. Scuttle Bugs can be found either walking around or they can hop from Bottomless pits as the heroes approach. In the original, Scuttle Bugs were red with an orange marble-like aurora and resemble a Demonic Spider while in the remake, they've been changed to a yellow color with black stripes highly reminiscent to a Bee.

In the beta version, Scuttle Bugs have a mahogany modeled body instead of the flat marble-like texture, and they also have bushy, angry eyebrows.

New Super Mario Bros.

Scuttlebugs hanging on webs and on the ground.

Scuttlebugs hanging on webs and on the ground.

ScuttleBug

Scuttlebugs return in New Super Mario Bros.. In this game, they appear in levels World 4-1 and World 8-4. They constantly appear from the sky with webs in hopes of dropping on Mario or Luigi. The Scuttlebugs possess two abilities, they can either remain hanging from their webs or they can cut loose from the webs and actively pursue Mario/Luigi. They can easily be defeated with the effects of a Fire Flower, Blue Shell, Mega Mushroom, or Starman though, it is recommended just to run past them since more and more keep coming down, Scuttlebugs can be stomped on as well which can be useful for reaching high ledges.

New Super Mario Bros. 2

A Scuttlebug dangling in New Super Mario Bros. 2.

A Scuttlebug dangling in New Super Mario Bros. 2.

Scuttlebugs return in New Super Mario Bros. 2 this time with a new look, they now have purple stripes, larger fangs, and a pair of gloves for legs as well. Scuttlebugs behave as they did in New Super Mario Bros. however this time, they never drop from their webs and instead remain dangling from them. Scuttlebugs can be defeated with stomps or the effects of a Fire Flower, Super Leaf, Gold Flower, Starman, Mega Mushroom, or Invincibility Leaf however defeating them immediately isn't usually ideal as they can be hopped off of to reach high ledges. Scuttlebugs are only found in World 3-3 and World 3-Warp Cannon.

The Prima Guide for this game generically refers to Scuttlebugs as Spiders.

Super Mario Run

Three Scuttlebugs in Super Mario Run

Three Scuttlebugs in Super Mario Run

Scuttlebugs appear again in Super Mario Run this time appearing in the level Scuttlebug Forest. They retain their behavior and appearance from New Super Mario Bros. 2, hanging from the webs as Mario approaches and dangle from their web. Scuttlebugs can be stomped on to be defeated which can be used to reach high ledges or collectibles. Scuttlebugs can also be defeated with the effects of a Starman.


In Mario Golf (Nintendo 64)

In Mario Golf, "Scuttle Bug" sometimes appears on the tournament board.

In Mario Party series

Mario Party 7

Scuttle Bugs in Spider Stomp.

Scuttle Bugs in Spider Stomp.

Scuttlebugs appear in Mario Party 7. In this game, they are seen in the minigame Spider Stomp, during the minigame, the Scuttlebugs have captured, kidnapped, and trying to eat a Flutter (caught in their web) and the teams of two are marching through a forest and are faced with an onslaught of Scuttlebugs and must use their blasters to take down the Scuttlebugs that are coming towards them and shooting cobwebs at them. At the end, the two teams come face to face with the mother of the little Scuttlebugs, Big Scuttlebug. Players must give it all they've got to bring her (the giant Scuttle Bug) down. And whoever defeats all the Scuttlebugs and saves the Flutter first is the winner.

Mario Party DS

Scuttlebugs trotting on their Webs.

Scuttlebugs trotting on their Webs.

In Mario Party DS, Scuttlebugs appear only in Crazy Crosshairs. During the minigame, players must shoot the Scuttlebugs on their webs from their toy tanks to score points. As the minigame progresses, Gold Scuttlebugs start appearing which give players three points if hit instead of one. Whoever earns the most points after time is up is the winner, you can also win the Scuttle Bug Rival Badge and a Scuttle Bug Trophy by getting Mario Party Points, winning Story Mode boards, and look at them in Gallery Mode. But here, the character figure information on the Scuttlebug refers to the Plunger-like feet as shoes.

In Paper Mario series

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Some Scuttlebugs in Rustle Burrow in Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Some Scuttlebugs in Rustle Burrow in Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Scuttlebugs appear in Paper Mario: Sticker Star. Many walk around on the ground, while others are attached to the ceiling using thread-like webs. If Mario battles a Scuttlebug on the ground, the enemy can either slam into Mario or shoot a web at him. If a hanging Scuttlebug is battled, it attacks only by descending down on Mario from their webs, but with a much higher damage ratio. The Scuttlebugs can also change their position on their strings to avoid hammer and ground attacks, similar to that of Piders and Arantulas from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. Scuttlebugs have an HP of 11, so perfectly-executed Jump sticker can bring down a Scuttlebug as it does a maximum of 11 damage.

Two Scuttlebug varieties also appear. There are Mini Scuttlebugs, which are overworld enemies that Mario can defeat easily, and a Big Scuttlebug, which is one of the mini-bosses.

Levels

Scuttlebugs are only found in World 3, within the levels Rustle Burrow, which they largely inhabit, and Tree Branch Trail.

In Rustle Burrow, Scuttlebugs kidnap Kersti and the Wiggler Segment after Mario takes a fall, causing him to lose his Hammer, Kersti, and all of his Stickers.

Scuttlebugs play a much smaller role in Tree Branch Trail. They are seen at the beginning of the level wanting to strike at Mario. There is also a point where Mario comes to a giant web on the floor with blocks just north of it. If Mario hits the blocks, Scuttlebugs will appear preparing to fight him. Scuttlebugs also appear hanging from the tree trails waiting to strike at Mario as he comes their way.

Paper Mario: The Origami King

Main article: Origami Scuttlebug

Scuttlebugs do not appear directly in Paper Mario: The Origami King, but they have origami variants acting as enemies in the Princess Peach and the Temple of Shrooms. They use their New Super Mario Bros. 2 design.

In Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

The Scuttlebug as one of the Selected Items.

The Scuttlebug as one of the Selected Items.

Scuttlebugs appear as items in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. In this game, they can be used as a weapon to toss at any opponents, upon successfully hitting an opponent, the Scuttlebug will land on the opponent, and cover them in webs slowing them down and blinding them temporarily which can give the victim a huge disadvantage against the competition it's effects are similar to the Blooper.

In Dr. Mario World

Scuttlebugs appear in Dr. Mario World as obtainable assistants. They also appear in the background of World 9 when an area has been cleared. In stage mode, its effect is to increase the skill meter by an extra portion if red viruses are eliminated, so for example if the percentage is 10% the skill meter is filled by an extra 0.1 points per red virus eliminated. In versus mode, its effect is to reduce the time before the stage starts shrinking the playing field by a percentage, which can stack with Octoomba's versus effect to further reduce the time.

Crossover appearances

In the Super Mario Mash-up in Minecraft, Spiders are replaced by Scuttlebugs, using their New Super Mario Bros. 2 appearance.

A Scuttlebug is one of the figures in Series 3 of the Character Packs in the LEGO Super Mario line of merchandise.

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Mario Party DS

Super Mario Run

Dr. Mario World

Statistics

Paper Mario: Sticker Star

Scuttlebug
Scuttlebug PMSS
Max HP 11 Attack 5 Defense 0 Stickers N/A
Locations Moves
Rustle Burrow, Tree Branch Trail Slam (3), Web Shot(5)


Scuttlebug
Scuttlebug 2 PMSS
Max HP 11 Attack 7 Defense 0 Stickers Hammer
Locations Moves
Rustle Burrow Slam (7)

Names in other languages

Language Name Translation Notes
Chinese (Simplified) 蜘蛛怪
Zhīzhū Guài
Spider Monster
Dutch Scuttlebug
French (American) Bibitapatte Contraction of "bibitte à pattes", translating as "bibitte (Québec slang for a pest animal) with legs"
French (European) Arayée Pun on "araignée" (spider) and "rayé" (striped)
German Trippeltrap
Italian Sguscioragno From "sgusciare" (to wriggle out of sth.) and "ragno" (spider)
Japanese ガサゴソ
Gasagoso
Their name is a Japanese onomatopoeia for rustling sound
Korean 호랑거미
Horanggeomi
Argiope amoena A spider species indigenous to East Asia
Portuguese (Brazil) Besouranha From "besouro" (beetle) and "aranha" (spider)
Portuguese (Portugal) Aranhiço Diminutive of "aranha" (spider)
Russian Паучище
Pauchische
From "паук" (pauk, spider) and "-ище" (-ische, suffix for something big or scary)
Spanish (American) Visparaña Portmanteau of "araña" (spider) and probably "avispa" (wasp)
Spanish (European) Bichacuo From "bicho" (insect)

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Trivia

References

  1. Super Mario 64 Player's Guide. Page 11.


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