noun
harlequin roach; harlequin cockroach
A species of cockroach, Neostylopyga rhombifolia, known for its distinctive pattern. This is a specific biological term.
イエゴキブリは、他のゴキブリと比べて模様が特徴的です。
The harlequin cockroach has a distinctive pattern compared to other cockroaches.
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; lists it but it is not commonly used.
ゴキブリ is the general term for cockroach, while イエゴキブリ refers specifically to the harlequin roach species.
Compound of 家 (いえ, 'house') and ゴキブリ (cockroach). The exact origin of ゴキブリ is uncertain, but it may be derived from 御器 (ごき, 'bowl') and 振り (ぶり, 'shaking'), referring to its habit of scurrying around kitchenware.