Mysmirel moon beetle

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The Bug Collection
Mysmirel Moon Beetle Habitat: Description: Bearing a strong overall resemblance to ladybugs, the Mysmirel's wingspots on a deep teal carapace look remarkably like the moons of Primordiax, a set of three on each wing. Beneath the carapace are delicately transparent wings, and the six flattened feet seem capable of climbing sheer surfaces, such as glass. Tiny antennae the size of an infant's eyelash splay horizontally just above the paired multifaceted eyes. Notes: Completely nocturnal, the mysmirel beetle has often been cited as evidence of the existence of the goddess Mysmirel's hand in the creation of Primordiax. Undeniably, the markings on the wing carapaces bear an uncanny resemblance to the three moons in alignment, although this seems to serve no apparent function to the creature's survival. As a display marking for mating, perhaps miniscule errors in the mimicry offer subtle clues to beetle females regarding male suitability. Surprisingly, it is imperfect specimens that are more highly prized by collectors. As the specie is fairly common, while the imperfect specimens are not, obtaining such a rarity is often likened to finding a silver needle in a stack of steel ones.