Plazmite

Plazmites are creatures encountered in Metroid Prime.
==Description==
Plazmites are small bug-like creatures that spend a large amount of their time flying through the air in search of small organisms to feed on. They mainly avoid confrontations with other creatures though are capable of defending themselves when threatened. They can easily be spotted due to their emitting a bright, glowing light. (dead link)
Samus Aran encounters these creatures on Tallon IV in the Chozo Ruins (though she first saw them in captivity on the Frigate Orpheon). They do not attack her and mainly just fly around the areas they inhabit. The light they emit is very useful in the dark rooms they inhabit, though killing them causes the rooms to become darker. These rooms feature Plazmites: Ruined Fountain, Dynamo and Totem Access.
==Official data==
===Official Metroid Prime website===
"Plazmites spend most of their time flying through the air in search of small organisms to feed on. They tend to avoid confrontations, but are capable of defending themselves when threatened in enclosed spaces.
Perhaps the most beautiful life-form on Tallon IV, Plazmites are winged creatures which emit a radiant glow in light."
===Logbook entry===
===Biohazard Containment===
===Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide===
;Plazmite
:"Plazmites look like a cross between a flea and a firefly. They are slow moving and easy to snuff out. Don't waste any of your limited ammo: a couple of Power Beam shots will take care of them. Plazmites provide light, which is valuable in some areas. You may not always want to eliminate them."
;Plazmite
:Found In: Chozo Ruins
:Recommended Weapon: Power Beam
:"Plazmites are slow-flying creatures that light up the area with their energy-filled bodies. They are too slow to pose a real threat, and it's generally better to just let them be unless they are in your way. In some places, the light they emit is very useful for looking around the room." 
===Metroid Prime: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide===
;PLAZMITE
:"Perhaps the most beautiful life-forms on Tallon IV is the Plazmite. The small creature emits a radiant glow wherever it goes. They like to avoid trouble and are mostly harmless unless encountered in an enclosed space. If you're in a dark area, avoid shooting Plazmites--they provide much-needed illumination."
===Metroid Prime Official Strategy Guide===
;PLAZMITE
:MORPHOLOGY
:"Small insect capable of storing and releasing thermal energy. Plazmites are attracted to sources of heat, thriving on the energy present there. The emit light when hunting, and expel small bursts of thermal energy when threatened."
:COMBAT TIPS
:"Plazmites are actually handy to have around in dark places because of the light they exude while near them. That said, they are also dangerous. Plazmites can be felled with any weapon, including the Power Beam."
===Metroid Prime Official Perfect Guide===
;PLAZMITE
:"The Thermalite is another flying creature that will swoop and attack, with the notable attribute of a thorax-based light source that becomes extinguished upon the creature's demise."
==Development notes==
These insects share the same functions as the Firefleas found on Zebes in Super Metroid. The Plazmite was originally called "Fireflea" in the early versions of the game on the Frigate Orpheon.:File:Metroidscans 103102 23-461829.jpg Model data keeps the name FireFlea, further confirming the connection.
==Trivia==
*This is the only creature that can be frightened away by shooting a surface near it. The technique is useful in maintaining the creature's light emitting properties whilst moving it out of Samus' path.
*Although most Plazmmites explode when shot, the Plazmite found in the room Dynamo has a unique death animation. No matter how it is killed, this Plazmite always falls down to the floor before dying.
==Gallery==
Plazmite.png|Official artwork from Metroid Prime
Metroidscans 103102 23-461829.jpg|Early Fireflea scan
Plazmite scan images.jpg|Scan
Plazmite Ruined Fountain Dolphin HD.jpg|Samus Aran observes a Plazmite in the Ruined Fountain.
MPR Plazmite.jpg|A Plazmite in Metroid Prime Remastered
Biology - Remastered 26.png|Remastered artwork
==References==
es:Plazmite
Category:Species
Category:Frigate Orpheon
Category:Tallon IV
Category:Chozo Ruins