Larvesta is based on a moth and the famed Japanese monument, the Tower of the Sun. Larvesta appears to be based on an Atlas moth larva. The way its red growths are shaped and positioned on its circular body may be a reference to the sun, or to the Daimonji. It may also be based on a torch.
Larvesta is a combination of larva and Vesta (Roman goddess of the hearth and home, symbolised and represented by an eternally-burning fire located in her temple). It may also involve lava.
Merlarva may be a combination of めらめら meramera (onomatopoeia for flaring) and larva.
No: 636
English Name: Larvesta
Japanese Name: Meraruba
Generation: 5
Type: Bug, Fire
Species: Torch Pokémon
Abilities: Flame Body, Swarm (hidden ability)
Evolution: Larvesta > Volcarona
Larvesta “flying” using the fire that spits out from its horns
Larvesta is a fuzzy, moth larva-like Pokémon. It has blue eyes in a shadowed face. Its white mane of fuzz encompasses its head and the upper half of its body, while its lower half is brown. It has three pairs of small black legs. There are five orange, slightly whorled horns on the sides of its head, which it can use to spit fire as a defensive tactic to deter predators. It has been seen using fire it spits from these horns to fly. It lives at the feet of volcanoes.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: This Pokémon was believed to have been born from the sun. When it evolves, its entire body is engulfed in flames.
Pokemon White: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Pokemon Black 2: Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
pokemon White 2: Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Pokemon X: Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Pokemon Y: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Said to have been born from the sun, it spews fire from its horns and encases itself in a cocoon of fire when it evolves.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: The base of volcanoes is where they make their homes. They shoot fire from their five horns to repel attacking enemies.
