diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
index 39dcfe98549..014cf189df2 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
@@ -919,3 +919,12 @@ Remember to update _globalvars/traits.dm if you're adding/removing/renaming trai
 
 /// Currently fishing
 #define TRAIT_GONE_FISHING "fishing"
+
+/// Makes a species be better/worse at tackling depending on their wing's status
+#define TRAIT_TACKLING_WINGED_ATTACKER "tacking_winged_attacker"
+
+/// Makes a species be frail and more likely to roll bad results if they hit a wall
+#define TRAIT_TACKLING_FRAIL_ATTACKER "tackling_frail_attacker"
+
+/// Makes a species be better/worse at defending against tackling depending on their tail's status
+#define TRAIT_TACKLING_TAILED_DEFENDER "tackling_tailed_defender"
diff --git a/code/datums/components/tackle.dm b/code/datums/components/tackle.dm
index f09638867ed..475257b9358 100644
--- a/code/datums/components/tackle.dm
+++ b/code/datums/components/tackle.dm
@@ -276,23 +276,23 @@
 	defense_mod -= round(leg_wounds * 0.5)
 
 	if(ishuman(target))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/human/T = target
+		var/mob/living/carbon/human/tackle_target = target
 
-		if(isnull(T.wear_suit) && isnull(T.w_uniform)) // who honestly puts all of their effort into tackling a naked guy?
+		if(isnull(tackle_target.wear_suit) && isnull(tackle_target.w_uniform)) // who honestly puts all of their effort into tackling a naked guy?
 			defense_mod += 2
-		if(T.mob_negates_gravity())
+		if(tackle_target.mob_negates_gravity())
 			defense_mod += 1
-		if(T.is_shove_knockdown_blocked()) // riot armor and such
+		if(tackle_target.is_shove_knockdown_blocked()) // riot armor and such
 			defense_mod += 5
-		if(T.is_holding_item_of_type(/obj/item/shield))
+		if(tackle_target.is_holding_item_of_type(/obj/item/shield))
 			defense_mod += 2
 
-		if(islizard(T))
-			var/obj/item/organ/external/tail/el_tail = T.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_EXTERNAL_TAIL)
-			if(!el_tail) // lizards without tails are off-balance
-				defense_mod -= 1
-			else if(el_tail.wag_flags & WAG_WAGGING) // lizard tail wagging is robust and can swat away assailants!
-				defense_mod += 1
+
+		var/obj/item/organ/external/tail/lizard/el_tail = tackle_target.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_EXTERNAL_TAIL)
+		if(HAS_TRAIT(tackle_target, TRAIT_TACKLING_TAILED_DEFENDER) && !el_tail)
+			defense_mod -= 1
+		if(el_tail.wag_flags & WAG_WAGGING) // lizard tail wagging is robust and can swat away assailants!
+			defense_mod += 1
 
 	// OF-FENSE
 	var/mob/living/carbon/sacker = parent
@@ -309,6 +309,14 @@
 	if(HAS_TRAIT(sacker, TRAIT_GIANT))
 		attack_mod += 2
 
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(sacker, TRAIT_TACKLING_WINGED_ATTACKER))
+		var/obj/item/organ/external/wings/moth/sacker_moth_wing = sacker.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_EXTERNAL_WINGS)
+		if(!sacker_moth_wing || sacker_moth_wing.burnt)
+			attack_mod -= 2
+	var/obj/item/organ/external/wings/sacker_wing = sacker.getorganslot(ORGAN_SLOT_EXTERNAL_WINGS)
+	if(sacker_wing)
+		attack_mod += 2
+
 	if(ishuman(target))
 		var/mob/living/carbon/human/S = sacker
 
@@ -373,6 +381,9 @@
 	if(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_CLUMSY))
 		oopsie_mod += 6 //honk!
 
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_TACKLING_FRAIL_ATTACKER))
+		oopsie_mod += 6 // flies don't take smacking into a window/wall easily
+
 	var/oopsie = rand(danger_zone, 100)
 	if(oopsie >= 94 && oopsie_mod < 0) // good job avoiding getting paralyzed! gold star!
 		to_chat(user, span_notice("You're really glad you're wearing protection!"))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
index 89516840aed..c172e603b48 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/flypeople.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	species_traits = list(HAS_FLESH, HAS_BONE, TRAIT_ANTENNAE)
 	inherent_traits = list(
 		TRAIT_CAN_USE_FLIGHT_POTION,
+		TRAIT_TACKLING_FRAIL_ATTACKER,
 	)
 	inherent_biotypes = MOB_ORGANIC|MOB_HUMANOID|MOB_BUG
 	meat = /obj/item/food/meat/slab/human/mutant/fly
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/lizardpeople.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/lizardpeople.dm
index 871c2af2630..e5ec28fc6a8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/lizardpeople.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/lizardpeople.dm
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
 	species_traits = list(MUTCOLORS, EYECOLOR, LIPS, HAS_FLESH, HAS_BONE)
 	inherent_traits = list(
 		TRAIT_CAN_USE_FLIGHT_POTION,
+		TRAIT_TACKLING_TAILED_DEFENDER,
 	)
 	inherent_biotypes = MOB_ORGANIC|MOB_HUMANOID|MOB_REPTILE
 	mutant_bodyparts = list("body_markings" = "None", "legs" = "Normal Legs")
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
index ac810e819c5..f6cbba9fc17 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/mothmen.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	species_traits = list(LIPS, HAS_FLESH, HAS_BONE, HAS_MARKINGS, TRAIT_ANTENNAE)
 	inherent_traits = list(
 		TRAIT_CAN_USE_FLIGHT_POTION,
+		TRAIT_TACKLING_WINGED_ATTACKER,
 	)
 	inherent_biotypes = MOB_ORGANIC|MOB_HUMANOID|MOB_BUG
 	mutant_bodyparts = list("moth_markings" = "None")