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| ===Origin=== | | ===Origin=== |
| 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}}, as the colors resemble {{p|Combee}}'s colors. | | While Mothim represents the adult stage of a {{wp|bagworm moth}}, which only fully mature if male, both its appearance and honey-thieving tendencies suggest that it may draw more inspiration from {{wp|death's-head hawkmoth}}s. |
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| Mothim's thieving tendencies are likely based on the {{wp|death's-head hawkmoth}}'s habit of stealing honey from beehives. The gray stripe on its thorax and orange band on its abdomen may allude to this moth.
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| ====Name origin==== | | ====Name origin==== |