柚ゆ子ず坊ぼう

noun

swallowtail butterfly larva; citrus pest caterpillar

Specifically the larva of swallowtail butterflies (family Papilionidae) that feeds on citrus leaves, often found on yuzu and other citrus trees. Considered a pest by growers.

• 柚ゆ子ずの木きに柚ゆ子ず坊ぼうがついていた。

  There was a swallowtail butterfly larva on the yuzu tree.

• 柚ゆ子ず坊ぼうは柑かん橘きつ類るいの葉はを食たべる。

  Swallowtail butterfly larvae eat citrus leaves.