Moth
NPC
Common Northeastern Moth
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Noctuidae (typical owlet moths)
Genus: Varies (e.g., Agrotis)
Species: Varies (e.g., Agrotis ipsilon – black cutworm moth)
In-Game Summary:
The moth is a passive nocturnal presence, fluttering through the dark spaces of the environment. It poses no threat to the player and does not compete for blood or breeding grounds. However, it can be used to the player’s advantage. Its erratic flight patterns and size make it an excellent distraction—drawing attention from predators like spiders or birds. When it flutters near light sources or vibrates surfaces with its wings, it may momentarily distract human hosts, allowing for safer landing or escape.
Only emerging at night, the moth is often found near warm surfaces, dirty lamps, and windows. It thrives in neglected corners of the house and its presence often signals a safe time for the mosquito to emerge. Moths can also disturb other insects by simply being in the way—bumping into them, brushing past them, or triggering motion detection traps that would otherwise hit the player. Understanding their patterns becomes key for night raids.
