ヒトリガ

noun

garden tiger moth

A species of moth (Arctia caja) known for its striking black-and-white forewings and orange hindwings. The Japanese name literally means 'fire-taking moth', referring to its attraction to flames.

• ヒトリガは夜よる、灯あかりに集あつまる。

  Garden tiger moths gather around lights at night.

• このヒトリガの幼よう虫ちゅうは毛け虫むしだ。

  The larva of this garden tiger moth is a hairy caterpillar.