Needlous is a small grub-like enemy that has so far only appeared in Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land, Kirby: Canvas Curse, Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition. On a regular basis, they move slowly, but they will charge up and roll vigorously at an amazing speed when approached. Their behavior stays the same in all three games they appear in. Their name is a combination of the words needle and louse.