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Mothim is based on an adult {{wp|bagworm moth}}, which only fully matures if it is male. However, its elongated, fringed wings more closely resemble those of {{wp|Coleophoridae|casebearer moths}}, whose larvae behave similarly to bagworms. Some species have metallic orange and gold scales, which may explain Mothim's wing colors. It could also be an example of {{wp|mimicry}}, resembling {{p|Combee}}'s colors. Mothim's thieving tendencies are likely based on the {{wp|Death's-head hawkmoth|Death's-Head Hawkmoth}}'s habit of stealing honey from | Mothim is based on an adult {{wp|bagworm moth}}, which only fully matures if it is male. However, its elongated, fringed wings more closely resemble those of {{wp|Coleophoridae|casebearer moths}}, whose larvae behave similarly to bagworms. Some species have metallic orange and gold scales, which may explain Mothim's wing colors. It could also be an example of {{wp|mimicry}}, resembling {{p|Combee}}'s colors. Mothim's thieving tendencies are likely based on the {{wp|Death's-head hawkmoth|Death's-Head Hawkmoth}}'s habit of stealing honey from beehives. | ||
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