尺しゃく取とり虫むし

noun

inchworm; measuring worm; looper

Refers to the caterpillar of geometer moths, known for its looping gait. The name literally means 'measuring worm' from its movement resembling measuring with a ruler.

• 庭にわの木きに尺しゃく取とり虫むしがいた。

  There was an inchworm on the tree in the garden.

• 尺しゃく取とり虫むしは体からだを弓ゆみなりにして進すすむ。

  The inchworm moves by arching its body.