Iridescent Glint Beetle
Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Pilli auricus
Family	Glint Beetle
Areas	Awakening Wood
Underground areas	Frontier Cavern, Bulblax Kingdom,Submerged Castle, Hole of Heroes,Dream Den
Challenge Modelevels	Novice Training, Secret Testing Range
Carry weight	N/A
Max. carriers	N/A
Size	30mm
Seed worth	N/A
Treasure value	N/A
Attacks	None
Hit points	1200

The Iridescent Glint Beetle is an enemy in Pikmin 2. They resemble golden, sparkling Iridescent Flint Beetles. The majority of these creatures are found underground, with only two appearances above ground, both in the Awakening Wood. One is inside the pot to the right of the Figworts near the end of the constructable bridge, and the other is on the raised area near the entrance toSnagret Hole, to the left of the cave in a corner just before the ledge.

This bug, when on land, drops three random-colored 5-pellets, and then two doses of ultra-spicy spray when hit with a Pikmin. Underground, the pellets are swapped for three doses of nectar. If the ultra-spicy spray has not been unlocked yet, it just drops more nectar (three doses) in place of the sprays. Some of the Glint Beetles that are underground drop treasure instead, and the Beetles in Challenge Mode always drop a Lustrous Element. Just like the Iridescent Flint Beetle, if it's attacked whilst petrified, it will shatter instantly, leaving nothing behind. It can also be chased off cliffs in some caves.