Rare term for a biting midge (family Ceratopogonidae). The more common word is 糠蚊 (ぬかか).
See also: ヌカカ
In old field guides, relatives of the biting midge are listed under the name 'nukabae'.
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: ウンカ
'Nukabae' is considered one of the old names for the plant hopper.
Rare kanji spelling; the word is usually written in kana.
Variant kanji spelling; equally rare.
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.