Mottephobia
Fear of moths (aversion to moths fluttering indoors).
Mottephobia
Fear of moths (aversion to moths fluttering indoors).
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Examples
"Mottephobia made him snap the light off whenever moths appeared."
"Guests laughed — she left the room when a single moth entered because of mottephobia."
Mnemonic Trick
Motte = moth (Germanic root) — picture fluttering wings at night to recall fear.
Additional Information
Common Symptoms:
"Agitation at the sight of moths, avoidance of lights that attract moths, immediate fleeing or swatting behaviour."
Etymology
From modern/vernacular roots (motte/moth) + phobos = fear.
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