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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Masquerain is based on insects (especially moths) with {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} used to frighten would-be predators. Its head is shaped like a raindrop, making it similar to some {{wp|Fulgoridae|lanternflies}}, and its flight is similar to that of a {{wp|damselfly}}. | Masquerain is based on insects (especially moths) with {{wp|Eyespot (mimicry)|eyespots}} used to frighten would-be predators. Its head is shaped like a raindrop, making it similar to some {{wp|Fulgoridae|lanternflies}}, and its flight is similar to that of a {{wp|damselfly}}. It could have also been based on {{wp|Kalligrammatidae}}, ancient {{wp|Neuroptera|lacewings}} (damsel-fly like insects) that resembled butterflies and moths. | ||
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