ヘッピリムシ

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Meanings

1

bombardier beetle

usually written using kana alone

Specifically refers to the bombardier beetle, especially Pheropsophus jessoensis, known for ejecting a hot chemical spray.

See also: ミイデラゴミムシ

ヘッピリムシは、お尻しりから熱あついガスを噴ふき出だすことで有ゆう名めいだ。
The bombardier beetle is famous for spraying hot gas from its rear.

2

Also used for stink bugs, though this usage is less common and may be regional or older.

See also: カメムシ

地ち方ほうによっては、カメムシのことをヘッピリムシと呼よぶこともある。
In some regions, stink bugs are also called ヘッピリムシ.