タマムシ

noun

jewel beetle; buprestid

Refers to beetles of the family Buprestidae, especially the species Chrysochroa fulgidissima, known for their iridescent, metallic colors. Commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the insect or its shimmering appearance.

• 庭にわでタマムシを見みつけた。

  I found a jewel beetle in the garden.

• タマムシの羽はねは光ひかりの角かく度どで色いろが変かわる。

  The wings of the jewel beetle change color depending on the angle of light.