Moto Bug



The Motobug, known as Motora (モトラ) in Japan, was a first generation Badnik created by Dr. Robotnik in the original Sonic the Hedgehog video game for the Sega Genesis. Motobug was the first enemy Sonic encountered in that game, and thus the first enemy encountered in the entire Sonic the Hedgehog series.

This Badnik will appear in Sonic the Hedgehog 4.

Physical Appearance
The Motobug resembles more or less a robotic version of a ladybug. Its body armor is red and its face is painted dark blue. Its source of locomotion is reliant on the simple wheel mechanism located in its undercarriage. A small engine on the rear of the Badnik propels its wheel across the ground. Small pincers located below its head are its only source of defense.

Attack Pattern
The Motobug is most likely the weakest Badnik created by Robotnik. It simply coasts along the ground, in an attempt to hurt enemies with its pincers. Sonic had no trouble destroying this enemy by simply jumping on top of it. In Sonic the Hedgehog 4, its arms look more scythe-like, and it's said it will try to chase Sonic.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4
The very first badnik Sonic ever encountered, this metal blade returns to try and take down Sonic one last time! Watch out - as he will turn around to chase Sonic if he misses!

Sonic the Comic
Motobug appeared frequently in early issues of Sonic the Comic as part of Doctor Robotnik's badnik army.

Trivia

 * In Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit) a enemy named New Motora is nearly indentical to Motobug.