ヒメツチハンミョウ
Meanings
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Meloe coarctatus; oil beetle species
usually written using kana alone
A specific species of oil beetle. The name is a biological term; in everyday contexts, it may be referred to simply as ツチハンミョウ (oil beetle) when the exact species is not important.
Meloe coarctatus can sometimes be seen in grassy areas in early spring.
This field guide has detailed information on the ecology of Meloe coarctatus.