ベニスズメ

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Meanings

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elephant hawk moth

usually written using kana alone

A species of hawk moth (Deilephila elpenor) with pink and olive-green coloration. The Japanese name literally means 'crimson sparrow'.

ベニスズメの幼よう虫ちゅうは、ヤナギランやアカバナを食たべる。
The caterpillar of the elephant hawk moth feeds on willowherb and other plants.
夕ゆう方がたになると、ベニスズメが花はなの蜜みつを吸すいに飛とんでくる。
In the evening, elephant hawk moths come flying to feed on flower nectar.