noun
clearwing moth larva
Refers to the larva of a clearwing moth (family Sesiidae), which bores into grapevines. Rare term; usually written in kana.
エビヅルムシはブドウの害虫として知られている。
The clearwing moth larva is known as a pest of grapes.
Katakana spelling is common for this organism name; usually written in kana.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; lists it but it is rare.
Kanji spelling using 葡萄蔓 (grapevine); rare and possibly obsolete.
Kanji spelling using 蝦 (shrimp) and 蔓 (vine); rare and possibly obsolete.
Compound of エビヅル (ebidzuru, a type of wild grape) and 虫 (mushi, insect). The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to its association with grapevines.