noun
Rare term for a biting midge (family Ceratopogonidae). The more common word is 糠蚊 (ぬかか).
See also: 糠蚊
古い図鑑には「ぬかばえ」という名で糠蚊の仲間が載っている。
In old field guides, relatives of the biting midge are listed under the name 'nukabae'.
noun
plant hopper
Refers to insects of the family Delphacidae. This usage is also rare and may be encountered in older or specialized texts.
See also: 浮塵子
「ぬかばえ」は浮塵子の古い呼び名の一つとされる。
'Nukabae' is considered one of the old names for the plant hopper.
Compound of 糠 (nuka, 'rice bran') and 蠅 (hae, 'fly'), referring to tiny insects that appear around bran or similar organic matter. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.