ハマキムシ
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Meanings
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leaf folder caterpillar; leaf-rolling caterpillar
usually written using kana alone
Refers to caterpillars that roll or fold leaves to create shelters; often used for pests of various plants.
Leaf folder caterpillars have infested the roses in the garden, and the leaves are curled up.
Leaf folder caterpillars roll leaves to make nests.