To obtain the subject compound having a specific chemical structure and useful as an intermediate for producing a compound useful for controlling insects and pests such as mites.

This compound has a chemical structure expressed by formula I, II or III [wherein, (n) is 1-8; A is expressed by formula IV (wherein, L is H or a halogen; M and Q are each H, a halogen, CN, NO2, a 1-4C alkyl or the like, or are combined with an adjacent carbon into a ring such as OCH2O or CH=CH=CH=CH when M and Q are located at an adjacent position to each other) or the like]. An N-[1-chloro-1-(perfluoroalkyl)methyl]arylimidoyl chloride compound of formula I is produced e.g. by reacting an N-[1- hydroxy-1-(perfluoroalkyl)methyl]arylamide of formula II or an N-[1- chloro-1-(perfluoroalkyl)methyl]arylamide of formula III with phosphorus pentachloride.