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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Venomoth appears to be based on {{wp|lepidoptera|butterflies and moths}} that {{wp|Pyrrolizidine alkaloid sequestration|retain toxic chemicals}} in their bodies as a defense mechanism from the plants they consume as {{wp|larva}} | Venomoth appears to be based on a {{wp|swallowtail butterfly}} due to its wing shape. Its {{t|Poison}} type may be based on {{wp|lepidoptera|butterflies and moths}} that {{wp|Pyrrolizidine alkaloid sequestration|retain toxic chemicals}} in their bodies as a defense mechanism from the plants they consume as {{wp|larva}}. Its fangs and ability to learn {{m|Leech Life}} may be a reference to {{wp|calyptra (moth)|vampire moth}}s. Its {{Shiny}} colors resemble a {{wp|Morpho rhetenor|blue morpho}} butterfly. | ||
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