Buzzy Beetle

The Buzzy Beetle (also just called Buzzy) is a type of enemy that appears across the Super Mario franchise. Despite being named as such, they are not actually beetles or insects of any kind. They are, in fact, a subspecies of Koopa, though while Koopa Troopas have been shown to be either bipedal or quadrupedal, Buzzies walk strictly on all fours. They have eerie red eyes and sport navy-blue shells.

Buzzies behave in a similar manner to Koopa Troopas, walking back and forth across terrain. They are also capable of climbing across ceilings, dropping down when Mario approaches then sliding across the floor while withdrawn into their shells. Mario is able to jump on them and make them withdraw into their shells, but they cannot be forced out of their shells like Koopa Troopas have been in some appearances. As such, Buzzies can be kicked across terrain and can be used to knock down any enemies in their path, ricocheting back the way they came from if they hit a wall.

Buzzy shells are also immune to fire, so Mario cannot damage them with fireballs. However, Mario can freeze them using Ice Flowers, crush them with a Spin Jump or destroy them while powered up by a Super Star.