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Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a {{wp|snake}}-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the {{wp|Feathered Serpent}}, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many {{wp|Mesoamerica}}n religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with {{wp|bumblebee}}s, including their stripes, tiny wings, stinger-like tail, and the fact that they burrow into the ground. This may be a visual pun inspired by the name "bachi hebi" (literally "bee snake"), which the Tsuchinoko is also known by. Dunsparce also may draw some inspiration from {{wp|amphisbaenia}}ns, small, blind reptiles that lack limbs and are adept burrowers, much like Dunsparce. | Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a {{wp|snake}}-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the {{wp|Feathered Serpent}}, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many {{wp|Mesoamerica}}n religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with {{wp|bumblebee}}s, including their stripes, tiny wings, stinger-like tail, and the fact that they burrow into the ground. This may be a visual pun inspired by the name "bachi hebi" (literally "bee snake"), which the Tsuchinoko is also known by. Dunsparce also may draw some inspiration from {{wp|amphisbaenia}}ns, small, blind reptiles that lack limbs and are adept burrowers, much like Dunsparce. | ||
Alternatively, in addition to being a pun on "bachi hebi", Dunsparce may draw inspiration from {{wp|Sphingidae|sphinx moth caterpillars}}, which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. This is mostly apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} of some species, combined with its horn-like tail. This may be a visual pun, seeing as Dunsparce seems to share some characteristics with Egyptian {{wp|sphinx}}es from which these caterpillars were named. The prongs on its chin may simultaneously represent the front legs and false beard of a sphinx, while the stripes on its back resemble blue-and-gold striped {{wp|nemes}}. Its ring-circled eyes may also be a reference to Egyptian {{wp|eyeliner}}. Dunsparce's tail could be interpreted as a {{wp|pyramid}} | Alternatively, in addition to being a pun on "bachi hebi", Dunsparce may draw inspiration from {{wp|Sphingidae|sphinx moth caterpillars}}, which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. This is mostly apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} of some species, combined with its horn-like tail. This may be a visual pun, seeing as Dunsparce seems to share some characteristics with Egyptian {{wp|sphinx}}es from which these caterpillars were named. The prongs on its chin may simultaneously represent the front legs and false beard of a sphinx, while the stripes on its back resemble blue-and-gold striped {{wp|nemes}}. Its ring-circled eyes may also be a reference to Egyptian {{wp|eyeliner}}. Dunsparce's tail could be interpreted as a {{wp|pyramid}} positioned behind a sphinx. | ||
Dunsparce's Shiny form may be based on pre-pupal sphinx moth caterpillars, which sometimes turn pink. | Dunsparce's Shiny form may be based on pre-pupal sphinx moth caterpillars, which sometimes turn pink. | ||