Lepidopterran (Classic)

LepidopterransAzmuth's FatherBen 10: Destroy All Aliens are a species from the planet Lepidopterra.
==Appearance==
The Lepidopterrans are an insectoid species with four insect-like pincer legs and two arms with hands consisting of three clawed fingers. They have four pupiled eyes that grow out on stalks as pairs on each side of their head. Their wings are very thin and fragile, with vein lines and a holey, two-pronged shape. They have tails that end in an armored, stinger-like growth.
Infant Lepidopterrans have large eyes and much smaller wings and tails. Their bodies also appear fatter.
Adult male Lepidopterrans have more muscular eye stalks, larger tail stingers that curl at the tip, and much larger and wider front legs.
Only male Lepidopterrans have been seen. It is unknown what females look like.
===Lepidopterran/Worm Hybrids===
Lepidopterran/Worm hybrids are similar to normal worms, but green and have a Lepidopterran tail and head, but with five eyes instead of four.
===Tetramand/Lepidopterran Hybrids===
Tetramand/Lepidopterran hybrids retain most of the Tetramand's traits, except for the Lepidopterran wings, tail, and eyes.
===Lepidopterran/Crab Hybrids===
Lepidopterran/Crab hybrids are similar to normal crabs but have Lepidopterran eyes and wings.
===Human/Lepidopterran Hybrids===
Human/Lepidopterran hybrids look like an insect larva with human head and hair but with Lepidopterran teeth and eyes.
Stinkfly os render.png|Stinkfly in the Original Series
StinkflyDAA.png|Stinkfly in Destroy All Aliens
Stinkfly UA Intro.PNG|16-year-old Stinkfly in Ultimate Alien
Stinkfly generator rex.png|Stinkfly in Heroes United
Stinkfly OV Model.png|16-year-old Stinkfly in Omniverse
Stinkfly UA Kid Ben.png|10-year-old Stinkfly in Ultimate Alien
Stinkly omniverse official.png|11-year-old Stinkfly in Omniverse
4 yer old Stinkfly.png|4-year old Stinkfly
Kevin Stinkfly.png|Kevin as Stinkfly
Stinkfly 10K.png|Ben 10,000 as Stinkfly
Big Bug.png|Big Bug, a Dimension 23 Lepidopterran
Lepidopterran Prisoner.png|A Lepidopterran Prisoner
Lepidopterran kid model.png|Buzz
Lepidopterran worms.png|Lepidopterran/Worm Hybrids
SA.png|Stink Arms, a Lepidopterran-Tetramand hybrid
Mutated Crab.png|A Lepidopterran/Crab Hybrid
Max Lepidopterran.png|Max Tennyson as a Lepidopterran Hybrid
==Behaviour==
Lepidopterrans spend most of their lives harvesting the giant plants on Lepidopterra.Back With a Vengeance There, they reside in a complex of giant hives and act as the predominant inhabitants.
==Powers and Abilities==
DepreyPresa1P39.png|Slime Projection
Change (91).png|Fire Suppression (via Slime Projection)
GM (916).png|Fire Amplification (via Slime Projection)
Secrets (753).png|Slime Spit
DAA (1695).png|Slime Ensnarement
DepreyPresa2P116.png|Flight/Enhanced Speed
Tour (99).png|Sharp Tail
TL (314).png|Enhanced Strength
DepreyPresa1P57.png|Enhanced Durability
Secrets (706).png|Enhanced Reflexes
Negative (5).png|Enhanced Hearing
MER (456).png|Movable Eyes/360° Vision
Levin (697).png|Strong Smell
Drink (1280).png|Toxic Gas
A Lepidopterran's primary ability is to squirt high-pressured streams of green, slimy liquid from the glands located inside of their eyestalks and mouths. This slime is strong enough to hold a helicopterTough Luck and hold down a Crabdozer.Of Predators and Prey: Part 1 Lepidopterrans are capable of utilizing their slime in a number of useful capacities, such as ensnaring their opponents, or blasting a stream of it out of their mouth, solid enough to pull themselves upwards like a makeshift grappling hook.The Krakken
Lepidopterrans can produce slime of differing properties, and they can instinctively choose which type of slime to expel. Examples include an immobilizing adhesiveTourist TrapA Change of Face and a flammable toxin.Grudge Match
Lepidopterrans possess two dragon-shaped insectoid wings that allow quick and agile flying and can change directions at exceptional paces.
A Lepidopterran's black tail is extremely sharp with a stinger-like end that can tear and rend through steel almost effortlessly. Their tails are ultra sensitive receptors, making them like antennas.The Return A Lepidopterran's claws and sharp-pointed legs allow them to cling onto solid surfaces.
Lepidopterrans have great strength in proportion to their bodies, as Stinkfly was able to carry heavy loads while maintaining steady flight.Merry Christmas Their carrying power comes to its limit when holding something very heavy, shown when Stinkfly could keep flying while Vilgax was holding onto him.
A Lepidopterran's exoskeletal body is fairly strong, allowing them to survive unscathed while being smashed through buildings and being caught inside a large explosion.Secrets
Lepidopterrans have enhanced hearing, as Stinkfly was able to hear a conversation over the sound of a helicopter while both he and it were flying.Ben 10 vs. Negative 10: Part 1
The flexible nature nature of a Lepidopterran's eyestalks give them 360-degree vision, as they are able to move two eyes at the back of their heads and keep the other two eyes at the front of their heads.
Lepidopterrans accompanied by a natural odor-like stink that comes from the oils they secrete to keep their exoskeleton joints moving.Kevin 11
Lepidopterrans are capable of releasing toxic gas and methane gas, the former of which was used by Stinkfly to kill plant-like creatures.Don't Drink the Water
==Weaknesses==
Secrets (806).png|Vulnerable Wings
Krakken (1297).png|Wet Wings
Lurk (870).png|Unable to Swim
B10Mil (295).png|Exploitable Tail
DAA (519).png|Detected by Smell
DepreyPresa1P56.png|Buglizard Predation
DepreyPresa2P128.png|Electricity Vulnerability
TFOC257.PNG|Strong Wind Vulnerability
An opponent could take advantage of a Lepidopterran's wings, as if their wings are held down, they are unable to fly.Divided We Stand If their wings get completely soaked in water, they become limp and heavy and they'll be completely incapable of flight until their wings dry off.They Lurk Below
Lepidopterrans are unable to swim due to their unbalanced body weight and thin limbs.
A Lepidopterran can be tied in place by their tails.Ben 10,000
A more minor inconvenience is a Lepidopterran's odor, which can be a problem if they are trying to hide from anything or anyone that can smell.
Lepidopterrans are at a massive disadvantage against a Buglizard due to its slime neutralizing fog.Of Predators and Prey: Part 2
Lepidopterrans are vulnerable against electricity, as shown when Stinkfly was shocked while trying to attack Phil as Terroranchula. Lepidopterrans are also vulnerable to strong winds.The Forge of Creation
Lepidopterrans are implied to be vulnerable to fire, as shown when Stinkfly backed away from a growing fire.
==Notable Lepidopterrans==
*Stinkfly (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran)
**Big Bug (the Hero Watch's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran)
**Stinkfly (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran in the Original Series Future Timeline)
**Stinkfly (the replica Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran from the Original Series Future Timeline)
**Stinkfly (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran in the Race Against Time Timeline)
**Stinkfly (the Zombitrix's DNA sample of an undead Lepidopterran) 
**Stinkfly (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran in the Gweniverse)
**Stinkfly (Kevin's DNA sample of a Lepidopterran)Framed
*Lepidopterran Prisoner (deceased)
*Lepidopterran captured by the Plumbers' HelpersPlumbers' Helpers
*Buzz
===Notable Lepidopterran Hybrids===
*Stink Arms (½ Lepidopterran)
*Max Tennyson (part Lepidopterran; temporarily)
*Mutant Lepidopterran/Splixson Hybrids
*Kevin 11 (1/11 Lepidopterran) 
*Devlin Levin (1/11 Lepidopterran)
*Kevin 11,000 (part Lepidopterran)
*Worms in Dr. Animo and the Mutant Ray (part Lepidopterran) 
*Crab in Dr. Animo and the Mutant Ray (part Lepidopterran)
===Non-Canon Lepidopterran Hybrids===
*Snakefly (part Lepidopterran)
==Etymology==
The name "Lepidopterran" is derived from the insect order "Lepidoptera," comprised of butterflies and moths.
==Trivia==
*Lepidopterrans are Dr. Animo's favorite aliens.
**Partly because of this, Lepidopterrans are tied with Pyronites for being the species that has produced the highest number of unique hybrids.
*Despite the meaning behind their species' name, Lepidopterrans do not have typical characteristics of insects of the order Lepidoptera. For example, they only have one pair of wings rather than two.
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