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While Mothim represents the adult stage of a {{wp|bagworm moth}}, which only fully matures if it is male, both its appearance and honey-thieving tendencies suggest that it may draw more inspiration from the {{wp|Acherontia styx|lesser death's head hawkmoth}}, also known as the bee robber. Its "tail" is reminiscent of the flared abdomen of various {{wp|Sphingidae|sphingids}}, such as the {{wp|Hemaris|bee hawk-moths}}. | While Mothim represents the adult stage of a {{wp|bagworm moth}}, which only fully matures if it is male, both its appearance and honey-thieving tendencies suggest that it may draw more inspiration from the {{wp|Acherontia styx|lesser death's head hawkmoth}}, also known as the bee robber. Its "tail" is reminiscent of the flared abdomen of various {{wp|Sphingidae|sphingids}}, such as the {{wp|Hemaris|bee hawk-moths}}. Its silhouette is similar to that of a {{wp|hawk}} in flight, possibly playing on the term "hawk moth." | ||
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