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Frosmoth may be based on the ''{{wp|Gynaephora}}'' genus of alpine or Arctic moths. One particular species, the {{wp|Gynaephora groenlandica|arctic woolly bear moth}}, can enter a dormant state that allows it to endure temperatures as low as −94 °F (−70 °C). | Frosmoth may be based on the ''{{wp|Gynaephora}}'' genus of alpine or Arctic moths. One particular species, the {{wp|Gynaephora groenlandica|arctic woolly bear moth}}, can enter a dormant state that allows it to endure temperatures as low as −94 °F (−70 °C). | ||
Given its size, the tails on its wings, and green-hued {{Shiny}} palette, Frosmoth may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Actias}}'' genus of {{wp|Saturniinae|giant silk moths}}, also known as moon moths or luna moths, and, as suggested by its Chinese names, white {{wp|flannel moth}}s. Its translucent wings may have been inspired by clearwing moths ({{wp|Hemaris|''Hemaris''}} or {{wp|Sesiidae|''Sesiidae''}}) or {{wp|Greta oto|glasswing butterflies}}. | Given its size, the tails on its wings, and green-hued {{Shiny}} palette, Frosmoth may also draw inspiration from the ''{{wp|Actias}}'' genus of {{wp|Saturniinae|giant silk moths}}, also known as moon moths or luna moths, and, as suggested by its Chinese names, white {{wp|flannel moth}}s. The small amount it eats compared to Snom in [[Pokémon Camp|Pokémon Camp]] may also reference how adult giant silk moths are unable to eat due to their vestigial mouthparts and lack of a digestive system. Its translucent wings may have been inspired by clearwing moths ({{wp|Hemaris|''Hemaris''}} or {{wp|Sesiidae|''Sesiidae''}}) or {{wp|Greta oto|glasswing butterflies}}. | ||
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