noun
Chinese wax scale insect
A scale insect (Ericerus pela) that produces white wax; used in traditional crafts and medicine. The name is often written in kana.
いぼたろうむしは、白い蝋を分泌する昆虫です。
The Chinese wax scale insect is an insect that secretes white wax.
この蝋
This wax is obtained from the Chinese wax scale insect.