Masquerain (Japanese: アメモース Amemoth) is a dual-type Bug/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Surskit starting at level 22.
Biology
Masquerain is a light blue Pokémon with two pairs of rhombus-shaped wings on each side of its body. Its head is shaped like an elongated teardrop with a pink face and round, black eyes. On either side of its head is a large antenna that resembles an angry eye. The antennae are white with pink along the lower rim. White lines along the rim resemble eyelashes, while a large, dark pink dot in the middle represents the pupil or iris. These eyespots are used to intimidate enemies.
Masquerain's four wings allow it to fly in any direction and hover, but it cannot fly when its wings are wet. As shown in its official artwork and the TCG, the wings are translucent. Additionally, rainy weather causes its antennae to become heavy and droop. In order to protect its wings and antennae, this Pokémon will shelter under trees or the eaves of houses. Masquerain lives on water's edge.
Evolution
Masquerain evolves from Surskit.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Masquerain debuted in A Fan with a Plan, under the ownership of Drew. It was seen training with its Trainer for the upcoming Rubello Town Pokémon Contest, which was held in the following episode. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.
In Destiny Deoxys, a Masquerain is Audrey's main Pokémon. It helped the group rotate the fan blades of the windmills in LaRousse City.
In The Great Eight Fate!, a Masquerain was part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Masquerain was living near the Pokémon School as a Surskit. Surskit evolved during a battle against a Dewpider over its territory. The battle ended when Masquerain, pleased with its evolution, flew off and allowed Dewpider to live near the Pokémon School.
Minor appearances
In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Masquerain with a Dark Void.
In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Masquerain competed in the Performance Stage of the Sandalstraw Contest.
In Zoroark: Master of Illusions, multiple Masquerain were living in Crown City.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, multiple Masquerain were living at Pokémon Hills.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Masquerain competed in the Pokémon Sky Relay. It was in a team also consisting of Hydreigon and Butterfree.
A Masquerain appeared in a flashback in A Watershed Moment!.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Masquerain was living at Nebel Plateau.
In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Masquerain competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.
A Masquerain appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All: Part One.
Two Masquerain appeared in Quaxly, We Can Do It!, under the ownership of two Trainers.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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AG077
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Masquerain
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May's Pokédex
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Masquerain, the Eyeball Pokémon. Masquerain is the evolved form of Surskit. Its feelers, which resemble eyeballs, help to throw off opponents. It is able to hover in the sky like a helicopter.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Masquerain was flying away from a storm that a Primal Kyogre was creating.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Masquerain first appeared in Master Class with Masquerain, under the ownership of Winona.
In The Final Battle VIII, Guile Hideout's Surskit evolved into a Masquerain, but it was easily subdued by Polibo and vanished with his owner soon afterward.
Guzma's Masquerain appeared in The Party Crasher and Guzma the Destroyer.
In the TCG
- Main article: Masquerain (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #033
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction - even sideways and backwards - as if it were a helicopter.
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Sapphire
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Masquerain's antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the "eyes" are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
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Emerald
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It intimidates foes with the large eyelike patterns on its antennae. Because it can't fly if its wings get wet, it shelters itself from rain under large trees and eaves.
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FireRed
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The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
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White
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Black 2
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Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #048
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Hoenn #034
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X
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Its antennae have eye patterns on them. Its four wings enable it to hover and fly in any direction.
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Y
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It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction--to and fro and sideways.
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Omega Ruby
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Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns on its antennas. This Pokémon flaps its four wings to freely fly in any direction—even sideways and backwards—as if it were a helicopter.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Masquerain's antennas have eyelike patterns that usually give it an angry look. If the “eyes” are droopy and appear sad, it is said to be a sign that a heavy rainfall is on its way.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #140
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Alola USUM: #173
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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It intimidates enemies with the eye-like patterns on its antennae. Its four wings allow it to fly in any direction.
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Moon
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Its wings and antennae don't cope well with moisture. After a rain, it faces sunward to dry off.
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Ultra Sun
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Masquerain intimidates enemies with the eyelike patterns of its eyespots. If that doesn't work, it deftly makes its escape on its set of four wings.
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Ultra Moon
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Its thin, winglike antennae are highly absorbent. It waits out rainy days in tree hollows.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #50
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Kitakami #150
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It flaps its four wings to hover and fly freely in any direction—to and fro and sideways.
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Violet
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The antennae have distinctive patterns that look like eyes. When it rains, they grow heavy, making flight impossible.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Generations III-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 414
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VII onward
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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62
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60 - 125
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116 - 245
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 454
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Masquerain
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Masquerain
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Masquerain
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Masquerain
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
- Masquerain can be seen as a counterpart to Araquanid. Both share the Bug type and the same base stat totals, and both can be found at Malie Garden in Pokémon Sun and Moon, taking the place of the other depending on the time, with Masquerain being found during the night and Araquanid in the day. Furthermore, both are the evolved forms of Pokémon based partially on water striders.
- Of all changes to base stat totals, Masquerain received the largest increase at 40 in Generation VII.
Origin
Masquerain seems to be based on a variety of insects. Although rarely shown, it apparently has the ability to walk on the surface of water using its wings as if they were legs, so it may be based on a water strider. Its Japanese name suggests inspiration from moths, many of which use eyespots to frighten would-be predators. Its habitat, translucent wings, hovering flight pattern, and its transformation from water-type to flying-type are reminiscent of dragonflies and damselflies. Its raindrop-shaped head resembles some lanternflies. Its mimicry of an angry face is similar to a mask or cat face.
Name origin
Masquerain may be a combination of masquerade (a disguise) and rain.
Amemoth may be a combination of 雨 ame (rain) or 水黽 amenbo (water strider) and moth.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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アメモース Amemoth
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From 雨 ame, 水黽 amenbo, and moth
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French
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Maskadra
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From masque, mascarade, and possibly a pun on mascara
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Spanish
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Masquerain
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Same as English name
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German
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Maskeregen
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From Maske and Regen
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Italian
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Masquerain
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Same as English name
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Korean
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비나방 Binabang
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From 비 bi and 나방 nabang
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Mandarin Chinese
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雨翅蛾 Yǔchì'é
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From 雨 yǔ, 翅 chì, and 蛾 é
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Cantonese Chinese
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雨翅蛾 Yúhchi'ngòh
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From 雨 yúh, 翅 chi, and 蛾 ngòh
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More languages
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Hindi
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बारिऑथ Baarioth
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From बारिश baarish and moth
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Russian
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Маскерейн Maskereyn
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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อาเมมอธ Amemot
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
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