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 appears 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
Much like the first game, Motobug serves no real threat. The only way the player sustains damage is by running right into them. They also follow the player, but move very slowly.

Sonic Colors
Motobug returns as a badnik enemy in Sonic Colors. The Motobugs have been enhanced with extreme speed capabilities rivaling Sonic himself. However, the Hedgehog can still take them out pretty easily. The Motobug comes in two sizes in Colors, and if Sonic destroys a large Motobug, all the smaller ones are destroyed with it. In this game, Motobug was given more of a ladybug look.

Sonic Generations
Motobug also returns in the 2D/3D platform game Sonic Generations. This badnik was seen on a new trailer of the game. Its attack patterns are basically the same as it was in their first appearance.

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

Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comic Series)
A specific purple and yellow Motobug made many appearances in the early issues of the comics. He was just one of Robotnik's many badnik henchmen. In issue 18 he worked as a messenger who would spy on the Freedom Fighters then report back to Robotnik. In issue 40 Motobug was present with the other decommissioned badniks at Robo Hobo Jungle. He was later relocated with the others to Island of Misfit Badniks in issue 170. Here he helped to repair Pseudo Sonic, but he was unfortunately crushed by Bivalve.

Other Motobugs made appearances in issues 185 and 187, working as butlers for Mammoth Mogul in Casino Night Zone. In the 2010 &quot;Free Comic Book Day&quot; Issue a monster in old Robotropolis has a Motobug face as part of his many badnik appendages.

In issue 226, Motobug returned as the first Badnik Sonic encountered. It was given a look similar to it's game design rather than it's comic design.

Sonic X Comic Series
In Archie Sonic X Issue 11 a destroyed Motobug makes a cameo on the cover, but does not appear in the actual story. Also in the wreckage are Crabmeat, EggRobo, Caterkiller, Decoe and Bocoe.

Trivia

 * In Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit), an enemy named New Motora is nearly indentical to Motobug.
 * In Sonic Advance, there is a variation that is identical to Motobug.
 * it's an equivelant to goomba from mario