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I recently found out that the Japanese word for an adult antlion (薄羽蜉蝣) translates "thin-winged mayfly," and I believe Vibrava's design takes that literally. Since it's the mid-stage evolution and all of its names are partially derived from larva or nymph, I'm guessing that it may have been based on a mayfly dun (whereas Flygon would be the mature adult, albeit based different species). [[User:Icycatelf|Icycatelf]] ([[User talk:Icycatelf|talk]]) 15:18, 16 June 2019 (UTC) | I recently found out that the Japanese word for an adult antlion (薄羽蜉蝣) translates "thin-winged mayfly," and I believe Vibrava's design takes that literally. Since it's the mid-stage evolution and all of its names are partially derived from larva or nymph, I'm guessing that it may have been based on a mayfly dun (whereas Flygon would be the mature adult, albeit based on different species). [[User:Icycatelf|Icycatelf]] ([[User talk:Icycatelf|talk]]) 15:18, 16 June 2019 (UTC) | ||
EDIT: It should also be noted that antlions nor dragonflies have this kind of middle stage, which may further support Vibrava being inspired by mayflies. [[User:Icycatelf|Icycatelf]] ([[User talk:Icycatelf|talk]]) 22:05, 17 June 2019 (UTC) | EDIT: It should also be noted that antlions nor dragonflies have this kind of middle stage, which may further support Vibrava being inspired by mayflies. [[User:Icycatelf|Icycatelf]] ([[User talk:Icycatelf|talk]]) 22:05, 17 June 2019 (UTC) | ||