Specifically refers to the bombardier beetle, especially Pheropsophus jessoensis. Rare term; more commonly called 三井寺歩行虫 or へっぴりむし.
See also: ミイデラゴミムシ · ヘッピリムシ (へっぴりむし)
The bombardier beetle sprays gas from its rear when attacked by an enemy.
Also used for stink bugs (椿象), though this usage is less common and may be considered a misapplication.
See also: カメムシ
I'm having trouble with stink bugs on the vegetables in my garden.
Standard term for stink bug; 放屁虫 is a less common synonym.
Standard kanji spelling for this insect name.
Alternate spelling using kana for the middle part.
Rare variant spelling.
Katakana spelling, often used for biological names.
Compound of 放屁 (hōhi, 'farting') + 虫 (mushi, 'bug'), literally 'farting bug', referring to the insect's defensive spray.