noun
sun spider; wind scorpion; camel spider; solpugid
Refers to any arachnid of the order Solifugae. Common names vary by region; 'camel spider' is widely known.
砂漠でヒヨケムシを見つけた。
I found a camel spider in the desert.
Compound of 日避け (hiyoke, 'sunshade, sun protection') + 虫 (mushi, 'bug, insect'), literally 'sun-avoiding bug'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the name likely refers to the creature's habit of seeking shade.