#moth leon

Leon's Plaga form is based off a Rosy Maple Moth with some slight traits from snowy owls in the feet. He's actually in his third and final Plaga metamorphosis form here but I'm still stumping on what to do for his first and second forms ("caterpillar" and "pupa" stages respectively) so only his "Final Form" (lol) is shown.

A few notes:

* Leon is extremely fluffy and soft, but also prone to overgrowth and clumping fur, thus needs regular grooming to maintain himself. He often trims down his fur on his limbs and hips to give him more flexibility.

*Leon's eyes shift depending on how deep into his mutation he is in the moment. His vocal chords also follow suit and he will go from talking normally to sounding only growls, warbles, chrips and purrs (essentially Toothless noises).

* While he primary takes after the Rosy Maple Moth in appearance, the topside of his wings are actually reminiscent of the Deathhead Hawk Moth. This is to help him blend in and hide better on the ground, in rubble or foliage. It has...mixed results. Also just thought it was neat.

*I took inspo from Snowy Owls for his feet because I love the idea of him being able to perch and grasp things in his talons. Beneath the fluff is just normal Verdugo feet.

* His tail is where the remains of the OG Plaga reside, in the form of a false "flower bulb" that opens up to a horrific amalgamation of teeth, tentacles and a long stinger. Fortunately Leon has no venom, though it's still barbed and dangerous.

* Despite his head looking almost completely humanish, Leon's mutation has granted him the ability to extend his jaw to a horrifying amount and his tongue is now a secret holding cell for a long probicius. Good for grabbing nectar. Bad for first impressions.

* His antenna are flexible and shift depending on his mood or mental state. Very much like cat or dog ears. Yes I went there.