noun
swallowtail butterfly; citrus swallowtail
Abbreviation of 揚羽蝶 (あげはちょう). Usually refers to the citrus swallowtail (Papilio xuthus) but can be used for other swallowtail species.
See also: 揚羽蝶
庭にアゲハが飛んできた。
A swallowtail butterfly flew into the garden.
アゲハの幼虫は柑橘類
Swallowtail caterpillars eat citrus leaves.
Full form of the word; アゲハ is the common abbreviation.
Abbreviation of 揚羽蝶 (あげはちょう), literally 'raised-wing butterfly', from the way swallowtails hold their wings when resting.