つちはんみょう

also: にわつつ

つ

ち

は

ん

みょ

う

Meanings

1

usually written using kana alone

Refers to beetles of the family Meloidae, known for producing cantharidin, a blistering agent. In Japanese, typically written in kana.

ひ

膚ふ

に

水みず

ぶくれ

が

できる

こと

が

ある

。

Blister beetles can cause blisters on the skin if touched.

このあたりでは、夏なつになるとつちはんみょうをよく見みかける。

Around here, we often see blister beetles in the summer.