ハマトビムシ

Meanings

1

beach flea; sand flea; sand hopper

usually written using kana alone

Refers to amphipods of the family Talitridae, commonly found on sandy beaches. The term is used in biological and casual contexts.

夏なつの砂すな浜はまにはハマトビムシがたくさんいる。
In summer, there are many sand hoppers on the sandy beach.
ハマトビムシは夜よるになると活かっ発ぱつに動うごき回まわる。
Sand fleas become active and move around at night.