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Redesigning old characters from an old story I came up with in like 2020? 2021? Idk but I’ve been thinking about them again

Their designs were nasty so I had to fix them before I put my head through a wall

I’ve still got three characters I want to redesign and I’m either going to enjoy it or die

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pondering my creature

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Has anyone done this ? I hope not because I've spent way too long on what should've been a quick joke.

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Beach episode happens!!! (well. not yet. but soon.)

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ALSO !! outer wilds i am a big fan,,,, favorite traveler ???

Gabbro my beloved,,,,

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hi your art is wonderful and adorable oh my goodness

HIIIII THANK YOUUUU

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NEW BUG!!! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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ensyom

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The one in the mirror isn't you...

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Brenthia Moths: these moths can mimic the appearance and mannerisms of a jumping spider so convincingly that actual jumping spiders will sometimes attempt to court them

The markings, posture, and movements of a Brenthia moth (genus Brenthia, also known as a metalmark moth) all contribute to its disguise; the moths move around in short, jerky motions that mimic the movements of a jumping spider, and their hindwings are covered in black-and-white bands that strongly resemble the tucked-in legs of a salticiid spider, especially when the moth displays its unique wing position. The disguise serves as a defensive strategy, enabling the moth to avoid being preyed upon by actual jumping spiders.

In some cases, that disguise may work a little too well, as jumping spiders may actually mistake the moth for a potential mate and then attempt to engage it in a courtship/mating dance (which must be a pretty awkward and bizarre experience for the moth, tbh).

The resemblance between a Brenthia moth and a jumping spider may not seem terribly convincing to us, as human beings, but as this article explains:

When discussing animals mimicking their predator, it is important to remember that we humans are not the target audience. This means that the imitator may not look too convincing in its mimicry to us, but still manages to trigger a desired response from said predator.

Jumping spiders have also been known to respond to Brenthia moths by exhibiting a territorial display, which is yet another behavior that the spiders generally reserve for other spiders.

This study expands on the adaptive benefits of the moth's disguise:

In controlled trials, Brenthia had higher survival rates than other similarly sized moths in the presence of jumping spiders and jumping spiders responded to Brenthia with territorial displays, indicating that Brenthia were sometimes mistaken for jumping spiders, and not recognized as prey.

The illustration below shows the basic/general resemblance between a Brenthia moth and a jumping spider:

Sources & More Info:

New Scientist: Moth's Disguise is so Good, Spiders Love it Instead of Eating it

Animal Behaviour: Sheep in Wolf's Clothing

Science: This Moth Could Pass for a Spider

PLOS ONE Journal: Metalmark Moths Mimic their Jumping Spider Predators

Gil Wizen: Jumping Spider Mimicry in Brenthia Moths

Moths of North Carolina: Brenthia pavonacella

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please do specify all that apply 💜

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It’s real sona hours (0:23 in the morning)

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since we don’t know much about Sectonia’s family, I decided to give her a sister :]

plus doodles

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Inconspicuous PMD protag Necrozma who has zero sinister plans of attacking and dethroning god, what are you talking about also where did this fate-chosen kid come from

This spun out of control WAY fast.

Enjoy a mini comic about hope being a light in darkness.

Their first encounter:

After a few more visits with the monster in the caverns:

An argument and a confession:

The moment in which everything changes:

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Guys something scary just happened

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