HOPPER BUG

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Hopper Bug Designation: Opiliones; Species: Unclassified arthropod; Type: Alien Wingspan: 16 ft (4.9 m, est); Height: 7 ft (2 m, est); Length: 12 ft (4 m, est); Weight: 1,065 lb (485 kg) Attributes: Claws, tail, exoskeleton, wings, leaper, limited flight, subterranean Powers: None revealed Intelligence: Crafty (hive mind) Land Speed: 40 mph (64 km/h); Air Speed: 212 mph (341 km/h) Kaiju Level: Zero (lightweight) Weakness(es): None revealed Allies: Arachnids; Enemies: Humanity Film: Starship Troopers (1997) Discovered by: Additional Data: Alien Species Wiki Starship Troopers Wiki Description: Hopper Bugs are the air support for the Arachnids; excellent jumpers and capable of unsustained flight. They are lightly armored and highly maneuverable, with sharp claws and a deadly pincer tail. They are used by the Bugs for quick hit-and-run attacks. Reviews: Roger Ebert 1,000 Misspent Hours