Pesto

Pestos, also known as Boons, are flying insectoid enemies in The Adventure of Link and in The Minish Cap. They appear in two different colors with different attack patterns: the red Pestos attack by flying at Link, while bluish Pestos attack by dropping dirt balls upon him.

The Adventure of Link
Pestos, referred to their Japanese name Boon, dwell in Eastern Hyrule: in swamp areas and on Maze Island. To defeat them, Link must use the Up Thrust or a well timed hit with the sword.

The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, Pestos are minish-sized enemies. The attack of a blue Pesto covers Link in earth, making him dirty, and can encourage Moldworms to attack. If Link throws bombs at a blue Pesto, the Pesto can pick it up and drop it back at Link. Using Remote Bombs, Link can defeat a blue Pesto by detonating the bomb while the Pesto is carrying it.

Captain N: The Game Master
Boons also appear in the "Once Upon a Time Machine" episode of Captain N: The Game Master. While Link, Princess Zelda, Kevin, and Princess Lana are having a picnic in Hyrule, a swarm of giant Boons suddenly appear. Link and Kevin easily dispose of a few of them; however, the Boons prove to be a major annoyance to the heroes since one of them takes Link's sword, another two take the picnic cake, and their presence eventually lead to Kevin's Zapper and Power Pad getting stolen by Count Gruemon.

Trivia
While Link is in his normal size, two tiny Pestos can be found on Mount Crenel. These two Pestos have no effect on Link.