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==Biology==
==Biology==
Venomoth has a light purple body. Its thorax is white with several black, zigzagging stripes running across the horizontal length. Venomoth has six short legs and its head has a three-point crest. Its {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with two or more pairs of wings|two pairs of wings}} are covered in dust-like, purple scales that are capable of releasing a poisonous powder.
Venomoth is an insectoid creature with a light purple body. It has bulbous, round eyes with large pupils and a small mandible. Its thorax is paler with several black, zigzagging stripes running across the horizontal length. It has six short legs and a three-point crest on its head. Its two pairs of wings are covered in dust-like, purple scales that vary in color depending on their toxic capability. Dark scales are poisonous, while lighter scales can cause paralysis. These scales are released when Venomoth flutters its wings.


It flutters its wings to scatter its dust-like scales. It is mentioned in the anime episode ''[[AG074|Hokey Poké Balls]]'' that they are attracted to flames. It preys on small insects that are attracted to light. Venomoth live in dense {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} with much undergrowth and little light. It is mostly found in [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], and will also show up in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]].
Venomoth live in dense {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests}} with much undergrowth and little light. As a nocturnal Pokémon, Venomoth comes out at night to hunt of its favorite prey. It prefers to feed on insects that gather around light, and Venomoth is attracted to bright lights itself.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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