ヒメマルカツオブシムシ

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Meanings

noun

carpet beetle; Anthrenus verbasci

usually written using kana alone

A small beetle whose larvae are known as household pests that feed on natural fibers, dried food, and insect specimens. The Japanese name literally means 'princess round bonito flake bug', referring to its rounded shape and pattern.

ヒメマルカツオブシムシの幼よう虫ちゅうが衣い類るいを食しょく害がいすることがある。
The larvae of the carpet beetle can sometimes damage clothing.