What Bug is Lurantis?

Lurantis isn't a Bug-type Pokémon; it's a pure Grass-type that cleverly pretends to be a bug (specifically, a flower-mimicking orchid mantis) to lure in other bug Pokémon to hunt, reversing the natural camouflage of real mantises. Its pre-evolution, Fomantis, is a "faux-mantis," and Lurantis uses its flower-like appearance and scent to deceive prey before attacking with sharp, sickle-like arms, making it a predatory plant.
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What Bug is Lurantis based on?

Lurantis is likely based on the orchid mantis, as well as the orchid flower itself.
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Why does Lurantis look like a Bug?

Lurantis is based on an orchid mantis, which is a bug that acts like part of a flower. The idea for Lurantis flips this around by making it a Grass type Pokémon that looks like a bug.
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What Bug is mistaken for a praying mantis?

Appearance. Wasp mantidflies (Climaciella brunnea) are delicate, slender insects that are a little over an inch long. With their yellow and brown striping, triangular-shaped heads and raptorial (grasping) forelegs, they look like a cross between a praying mantis and a paper wasp.
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Are praying mantis bugs poisonous?

No, praying mantises are not poisonous or venomous to humans; they are harmless, beneficial insects that don't carry diseases, though they can pinch or bite if threatened, which might draw a little blood but isn't medically significant, so just wash the area with soap and water.
 
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What is a fly disguised as a wasp?

Hoverflies are common throughout the world and can be found on all continents except Antarctica. Hoverflies are harmless to most mammals, though many species are mimics of stinging wasps and bees, a mimicry which may serve to ward off predators.
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What Bug is Kleavor?

Classified as a Bug- and Rock-type Pokémon, Kleavor stands 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall, and resembles an anthropomorphic bipedal yellow and white praying mantis with two legs that end in dual-clawed feet with raised heels, and two arms that have brown large axe-like protrusions at the end.
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What type is Lurantis?

Lurantis is a pure Grass-type Pokémon, known as the Bloom Sickle Pokémon, introduced in Generation VII. It evolves from Fomantis and is characterized by its elegant, flower-like appearance, resembling an orchid mantis, and possesses abilities like Leaf Guard or Contrary (Hidden).
 
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Is dwebble a Bug?

Dwebble (イシズマイ, Ishizumai?) (DWEHB-bul) is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
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Who is LGBTQ in Pokémon?

Blanche is non-binary and uses They/Them pronouns. They are sometimes identified with She/Her pronouns.
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What animal is Lurantis?

Lurantis is primarily based on the Orchid Mantis, a real insect known for mimicking orchid flowers, but Lurantis cleverly reverses this by being a Grass-type that looks like a flower to lure in Bug Pokémon, playing on the mantis's deception. Its design also incorporates elements of the beautiful orchid flower and potentially even Japanese kimono styles, emphasizing its elegant yet predatory nature.
 
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What bug is Cutiefly based off of?

As their species designation – the Bee Fly Pokémon – attests, Cutiefly and Ribombee are based (in Ribombee's case, somewhat loosely and with the addition of fairy-like traits) on bee flies.
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Why isn't Lurantis Bug?

I was surprised to find that Lurantis is not actually a bug, because it's in the Grass egg group. It has neither bug typing nor bug egg group, so in theory this means that Lurantis is a plant disguised as a bug, and not the other way around.
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What Pokémon is 666 in the Pokédex?

The Pokémon with National Pokédex number 666 is Vivillon, the Scale Pokémon, a Bug/Flying type known for its many wing patterns based on different climates, which some fans find fitting for the "devil's number".
 
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Does a wasp mantis fly sting?

No, wasp mantidflies do not sting; they are harmless to humans, despite their wasp-like appearance, which is a trick (Batesian mimicry) to fool predators, and they use their praying-mantis-like front legs to catch prey like small insects and spiders. When threatened, they may mimic a wasp by twitching their abdomen or raising it in the air, but they lack a stinger and their mandibles are too weak to harm people or pets. 
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Who is the 1000th Pokémon in the Pokédex?

Meet Gholdengo, Pokémon #1,000 in the National Pokédex! Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo when it levels up after its Trainer has collected 999 Gimmighoul Coins!
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Which gen is Comfey?

Comfey is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, appearing first in Pokémon Sun and Moon (the Alola region) as National Dex #764, known as the "Posy Picker Pokémon".
 
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What species is Toxapex?

Toxapex() is a Pokémon species of the series of the same name. It is a Poison/Water Pokémon introduced in the seventh generation in Pokémon Sun and Moon. Toxapex evolves from Mareanie starting at level 38.
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What Bug is pinsir?

Pinsir is primarily based on the stag beetle, known for its large, impressive mandibles (pincers) used for fighting and dominance, which mirrors Pinsir's large head pincers and its connection to insect fighting culture. It's designed as a bipedal monster with beetle features, reflecting the real-world popularity of stag beetles in competitive fighting sports, as noted in this review from a Pokemon blog.
 
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Is Volbeat a firefly?

Volbeat and Illumise are based off fireflies, a family of beetles (not flies) most known for their ability to flash a specialized organ found at the end of their abdomen.
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What Pokémon is a purple blob?

The most iconic "purple blob" Pokémon is Ditto, a light purple, amorphous creature known for its simple face and ability to transform into other Pokémon, often appearing pinkish-purple in its natural state. Other possibilities include gooey Pokémon like Goomy, Sliggoo, or even Muk, but Ditto is the classic answer for a generic purple blob.
 
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Are mantidflies rare?

Pest Status: Rather rare insects but occasionally become locally abundant and arouse curiosity. Immature stages feed on spider egg masses or larvae of wasps and bees; medically harmless.
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Is a fairy fly a wasp?

The Mymaridae, commonly known as fairyflies or fairy wasps, are a family of chalcidoid wasps found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions throughout the world.
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What is the weird bee-fly?

The dark-edged bee-fly, or 'large bee-fly', looks rather like a bumblebee, with a long, straight proboscis that it uses to feed on nectar from spring flowers, such as primroses and violets. It is on the wing in the early spring, when it can often be seen in sunny patches.
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