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'''BeetleWings''' are an extinct tribe that founded [[Pantala]] along with the [[LeafWings]]. They were eventually bred out of existence due to the arrival of [[Clearsight]], and split into [[HiveWings]] and [[SilkWings]]. They were first mentioned in [[The Poison Jungle (Book)|''The Poison Jungle'']]. | '''BeetleWings''' are an extinct tribe that founded [[Pantala]] along with the [[LeafWings]]. They were eventually bred out of existence due to the arrival of [[Clearsight]], and split into the [[HiveWings]] and [[SilkWings]]. They were first mentioned in [[The Poison Jungle (Book)|''The Poison Jungle'']]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
They were said to look similar to SilkWings, having four wings and antennae. It is presumed that they also had some HiveWing features, considering that they were identifiable as the tribe's ancestors{{Ref|TLC|Prologue}}. | They were said to look similar to SilkWings, having four wings and antennae. It is presumed that they also had some HiveWing features, considering that they were identifiable as the tribe's ancestors{{Ref|TLC|Prologue}}. | ||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
Like their HiveWing descendants, some BeetleWings had insect-like powers. Their ability to shoot venom from their fangs is mentioned in particular, as well as flamesilk{{Ref|TPJ|Page 142}}. | Like their HiveWing descendants, some BeetleWings had insect-like powers. Their ability to shoot venom from their fangs is mentioned in particular, as well as [[Hybrids and Special Dragons|flamesilk]]{{Ref|TPJ|Page 142}}. | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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*BeetleWings are the only known tribe that is confirmed extinct. | *BeetleWings are the only known tribe that is confirmed extinct. | ||
*They, along with LeafWings, were originally native to [[Pyrrhia]]. | *They, along with LeafWings, were originally native to [[Pyrrhia]]. | ||
* | *SilkWings and HiveWings are the descendants of BeetleWings. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 02:24, 29 July 2019
Template:SpoilerTPJ BeetleWings are an extinct tribe that founded Pantala along with the LeafWings. They were eventually bred out of existence due to the arrival of Clearsight, and split into the HiveWings and SilkWings. They were first mentioned in The Poison Jungle.
Description
They were said to look similar to SilkWings, having four wings and antennae. It is presumed that they also had some HiveWing features, considering that they were identifiable as the tribe's ancestors[1].
Abilities
Like their HiveWing descendants, some BeetleWings had insect-like powers. Their ability to shoot venom from their fangs is mentioned in particular, as well as flamesilk[2].
Names
Though there were only five named BeetleWing individuals (four of them being hybrids), all of them were named after species of butterfly.
Known BeetleWings
- Sunstreak
- Jewel (Half NightWing)
- Tortoiseshell (Half NightWing)
- Orange (Half NightWing)
- Commodore (Half NightWing)
Trivia
- BeetleWings are the only known tribe that is confirmed extinct.
- They, along with LeafWings, were originally native to Pyrrhia.
- SilkWings and HiveWings are the descendants of BeetleWings.
References
- ↑ The Lost Continent, page Prologue
- ↑ The Poison Jungle, page Page 142
