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Their behavior is largely dictated by their predatory nature and the availability of food. Snow Moths prey on hibernating insects, which they locate using specialized sensory abilities to detect the faint warmth and slight movements beneath the snow. They will then use their long stinging proboscis to reach their prey, inject digestive enzymes into them, predigesting and then draining them. A Snow Moth's proboscis is remarkably strong, capable of penetrating through frozen ground and into tree bark. They are primarily nocturnal, using the cover of darkness to avoid predators while they hunt. | Their behavior is largely dictated by their predatory nature and the availability of food. Snow Moths prey on hibernating insects, which they locate using specialized sensory abilities to detect the faint warmth and slight movements beneath the snow. They will then use their long stinging proboscis to reach their prey, inject digestive enzymes into them, predigesting and then draining them. A Snow Moth's proboscis is remarkably strong, capable of penetrating through frozen ground and into tree bark. They are primarily nocturnal, using the cover of darkness to avoid predators while they hunt. | ||
== Toxicity and Threat Factor == | |||
Like all members of the genus Vampyropis, Snow Moths possess a paralytic venom, which they inject when stinging prey together with digestive enzymes. Snow Moths will use their proboscis to sting if they feel threatened, injecting a mixture of venom and said digestive enzymes. However, out of all members of the genus, the Snow Moth's venom is the weakest, as its prey is typically not capable of fleeing or defending itself. The Snow Moth's venom is not medically relevant, as it is not strong enough to have any effect on human tissue. The digestive enzymes will cause a slight swelling and burning sensation of the immediate area around the skin, but they are not strong enough to actually damage human tissue. The effects should disappear again within the hour. | |||
In addition, Snow Moths are not at all prone to stinging, as they prefer to rely on their camouflage as defense. While stings could, in theory, cause an allergic reaction, there is actually no documented case of a Snow Moth ever stinging a human. As such, the Snow Moth's threat factor is considered pratically non-exist. | |||
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