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|Insecta
|Lepidothermia
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|Lepidoptera
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|Bombycoidea
|Umbreoptera
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|Saturniidae
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The red-eyed vampire moth, is a unique species of moth native to the British Isles. Renowned for its captivating appearance and predatory behavior, it specifically targets other insects, especially those classified as magical pests. Its magical properties have led to its revered status among magicians and alchemists.
The red-eyed vampire moth (''Vampyropis oculorubrum''), is a species of flutterling native to the British Isles. It is known as one of the largest species of flutterlings in the world. There are only a few of similar or larger size, all of which are found in tropical habitats. Renowned for its captivating appearance and predatory behavior, the red-eyed vampire moth specifically insects with magical properties, especially those classified as magical pests. Its magical properties have led to its revered status among magicians and alchemists.


== Appearance ==
== Appearance ==