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Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a {{wp|snake}}-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the {{wp|Feathered Serpent}}, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many {{wp|Mesoamerica}}n religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with {{wp|bumblebee}}s, including their stripes, tiny wings, stinger-like tail, and the fact that they burrow into the ground. This may be a visual pun inspired by the name "bachi hebi" (literally "bee snake"), which the Tsuchinoko is also known by. Dunsparce also may draw some inspiration from {{wp|amphisbaenia}}ns, small, blind reptiles that lack limbs and are adept burrowers, much like Dunsparce. | Moreover, the fact that Dunsparce, a {{wp|snake}}-like creature, has wings also brings to mind the motif of the {{wp|Feathered Serpent}}, a prominent deity or supernatural being in many {{wp|Mesoamerica}}n religions. In addition, Dunsparce shares some traits with {{wp|bumblebee}}s, including their stripes, tiny wings, stinger-like tail, and the fact that they burrow into the ground. This may be a visual pun inspired by the name "bachi hebi" (literally "bee snake"), which the Tsuchinoko is also known by. Dunsparce also may draw some inspiration from {{wp|amphisbaenia}}ns, small, blind reptiles that lack limbs and are adept burrowers, much like Dunsparce. | ||
Alternatively, in addition to being a pun on bachi hebi (bee snake), Dunsparce may draw inspiration from {{wp|sphinx moth}} caterpillars (hornworms) which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. [https://ugc.kn3.net/i/760x/http://tejiendoelmundo.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/tsuchinoko5.jpg] This is most apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|eyespot}}s of some species. Even this may be a visual pun, seeing as Dunsparce seems to share some characteristics with Egyptian {{wp|sphinx}}es from which these caterpillars were named (especially winged depictions). The prongs on its chin may simultaneously represent the front legs and false beard of a sphinx while the stripes on its back (also nodding to bees) resemble the sometimes-blue-and-gold stripes on a sphinx/pharaoh's crown. Its ring-circled eyes may also reference Egyptian eyeliner. | Alternatively, in addition to being a pun on bachi hebi (bee snake), Dunsparce may draw inspiration from {{wp|sphinx moth}} caterpillars (hornworms) which are sometimes mistaken for the Tsuchinoko. [https://ugc.kn3.net/i/760x/http://tejiendoelmundo.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/tsuchinoko5.jpg] This is most apparent from its ring-circled eyes that resemble the {{wp|eyespot}}s of some species. Even this may be a visual pun, seeing as Dunsparce seems to share some characteristics with Egyptian {{wp|sphinx}}es from which these caterpillars were named [https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/23370153] (especially winged depictions). The prongs on its chin may simultaneously represent the front legs and false beard of a sphinx while the stripes on its back (also nodding to bees) resemble the sometimes-blue-and-gold stripes on a sphinx/pharaoh's crown. Its ring-circled eyes may also reference Egyptian {{wp|eyeliner}}. | ||
Dunsparce's Shiny form may be based on pre-pupal hornworms, which sometimes turn pink. [https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2006/10/01/toad-bug-and-mysterious-pink-sphinx-caterpillar-possibly-elegant-sphinx/] | Dunsparce's Shiny form may be based on pre-pupal hornworms, which sometimes turn pink. [https://www.whatsthatbug.com/2006/10/01/toad-bug-and-mysterious-pink-sphinx-caterpillar-possibly-elegant-sphinx/] | ||