へこき虫むし

noun

stink bug; bombardier beetle

Colloquial term for insects that emit a foul smell when threatened, especially the bombardier beetle. Often used by children or in casual speech.

• 庭にわでへこき虫むしを見みつけた。

  I found a stink bug in the garden.

• へこき虫むしは、危き険けんを感かんじると臭くさい液えきを出だす。

  When a bombardier beetle senses danger, it releases a smelly liquid.