Translation guide
A type of ground beetle that defends itself by ejecting a hot, noxious chemical spray from its abdomen.
Referring to the bombardier beetle as an insect, in general or scientific contexts.
The standard Japanese name for the bombardier beetle, literally 'thin-necked ground beetle'. Used in biology and everyday contexts.
ホソクビゴミムシは、敵に襲われると熱い化学物質を噴射する。
The bombardier beetle sprays hot chemicals when attacked by an enemy.
Another common Japanese name for certain bombardier beetles, especially Pheropsophus species. Often used interchangeably with ホソクビゴミムシ.
ミイデラゴミムシも同じく防御のために化学物質を出す。
The bombardier beetle also releases chemicals for defense.
A literal translation of 'bombardier beetle', sometimes used in translated works or popular science, but not a standard Japanese name.
This is a direct translation and may not be understood by all Japanese speakers. Use ホソクビゴミムシ for clarity.
その本では、ホソクビゴミムシを「爆撃虫」と紹介していた。
The book introduced the bombardier beetle as 'bakugekichū'.