ヘイケボタル

noun

Aquatica lateralis (firefly species)

A species of firefly found in Japan, known as the Heike firefly. The name contrasts with the larger Genji firefly (ゲンジボタル).

• 夏なつの夜よる、川かわの近ちかくでヘイケボタルが光ひかっているのを見みた。

  On a summer night, I saw Heike fireflies glowing near the river.