Oriental tea tortrix moth
A moth species (Homona magnanima) whose larvae roll tea leaves; primarily a technical or agricultural term.
The Oriental tea tortrix moth is a pest that damages tea plants.
Katakana spelling is common for this insect name; usually written in kana.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
From 茶 (cha, 'tea') + 葉巻 (hamaki, 'leaf roll'), referring to the larva's habit of rolling tea leaves.