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Larvesta is a combination of ''{{wp|larva}}'' and ''{{wp|Vesta (mythology)|Vesta}}'' (Roman goddess of the hearth and home, symbolised and represented by an eternally-burning fire located in her {{wp|Temple of Vesta|temple}}). It may also involve ''{{wp|lava}}''. | Larvesta is a combination of ''{{wp|larva}}'' and ''{{wp|Vesta (mythology)|Vesta}}'' (Roman goddess of the hearth and home, symbolised and represented by an eternally-burning fire located in her {{wp|Temple of Vesta|temple}}). It may also involve ''{{wp|lava}}''or larvae (the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa, e.g. a caterpillar or grub.). | ||
Merlarva may be a combination of めらめら ''meramera'' (onomatopoeia for flaring) and ''larva''. | Merlarva may be a combination of めらめら ''meramera'' (onomatopoeia for flaring) and ''larva''. | ||