Traits
Multiple Plant Types (Rare)
The Insectoplant has more than one plant type.
Note:
If you have multiple of the same type of plant (such as two different types of flowers), this trait is not needed.
Retractable Plant (Mutation)
The Insectoplant is able to retract its plant into its body so that the plant is no longer visible. It may also make a plant inside the body come back out again.
Note:
When they have Retractable Plant, the Insectoplant must still have at least one listed plant trait, even if that plant is not visible in the reference image.
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Retractable Plant (SC) (Rare)
Species: Scoutopod
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Retractable Plant (SP) (Rare)
Species: Snowphid
No Plant (Retired)
The Insectoplant does not have any plant.
NOTE:
This trait is Retired and cannot be used with new Insectoplant designs or redesigns.
When redesigning an Insectoplant with the "No Plant" trait, you may either:
- Trade it for Retractable Plant and any plant trait of any rarity of your choice
- Trade it for a Common plant trait and one Exclusive trait of your choice
Silk Plant (AT) (Common)
The Insectoplant has small plants coming out of the silk on their body. These plants can be any sort of small plant, fruit, or vegetable.
Note:
This trait only applies to Aratelas.
Any Other Plant (AT) (Mutation)
The Insectoplant has plants coming out of areas of the body not covered in silk. This trait encompasses all plant traits other than Silk Plant.
Note:
This trait only applies to Aratelas. For any other subspecies, the specific plant trait is used, such as Basic Plant, Flower Plant, etc.
Mandibles (Common)
The Insectoplant has mandibles somewhere on their head resembling the mandibles of arthropods. They can use these to grab and cut their food.
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Mandibles (MS) (Mandatory)
Species: Mediscarab
Beetle Crest (Common)
The Insectoplant has a crest or large spikes coming from the top and/or back of the head, resembling the crests of various species of beetles and dinosaurs.
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Beetle Crest (MS) (Mandatory)
Species: Mediscarab
Eye Stalks (TS) (Common)
The Insectoplant has eyes placed at the end of stalks coming out of the head, resembling the eye stalks of slugs and snails. These can be used to get a better look at their surroundings!
Note:
This trait only applies to Toxislugs.
Eye Bubbles (SC) (Mandatory)
The Insectoplant has clear bubble-like films covering their eyes, protecting them from underwater elements. This can be in the form of one bubble over each eye or one large bubble over both. This bubble can be completely transparent or color-tinted.
Note:
This trait only applies to Scoutopods.
Wing Lashes (BM) (Mandatory)
The Insectoplant has wings for or attached to their eyelashes.
Note:
This trait only applies to Brewmoths. While these wings can be any type of wing, the specific wing type must be separately traited and within the bounds of the Insectoplant’s rarity.
Eye Whiskers (SP) (Mandatory)
The Insectoplant has long, fuzzy whiskers around the eye.
Note:
This trait only applies to Snowphids.
Blank Eyes (Uncommon)
The Insectoplant lacks pupils in their eyes.
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Blank Eyes (SC) (Common)
Species: Scoutopod
Cobra Hood / Frill / Sail (Uncommon)
The Insectoplant has flesh resembling a cobra’s hood, frill, or sail around their head/neck region. These can be used to intimidate others!
Fleshy Whiskers (Uncommon)
The Insectoplant has thick, fatty, fleshy whiskers on their face, resembling the tentacles of a snail.
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Fleshy Whiskers (TS) (Mandatory)
Species: Toxislug
Split Jaw / Face (Uncommon)
The Insectoplant has a jaw and/or face that can split open into two or more parts.
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Split Jaw / Face (AT) (Common)
Species: Aratela
Straw Tongue (BM) (Common)
The Insectoplant has a long, straw tongue, resembling that of a butterfly. These can be used to drink out of hard-to-reach places!
Note:
This trait only applies to Brewmoths.
Multicolored Eyes (Rare)
The Insectoplant has eyes that are two or more colors. This trait includes eyes that have any sclera color other than white. The colors can be in any pattern.
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Multicolored Eyes (AT) (Uncommon)
Species: Aratela
Shaped Pupil / Iris (Mutation)
The Insectoplant has pupils and/or irises that are an unnatural shape not shared with any real-world animals. This may be any shape.
Animated Eyes (Mutation)
The Insectoplant has eyes that can move in unnatural ways, having the appearance of being “animated,” such as through having swirling “hypnotic” eyes or pupils that can change shape.