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: アゲハチョウ
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の葉を食べる。
Swallowtail caterpillars eat citrus leaves.
swallowtail butterfly; citrus swallowtail
citrus swallowtail butterfly
common jay; Graphium doson
spangle; Papilio protenor
mock swallowtail butterfly moth
Common katakana spelling for this butterfly name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana. Included for recognition in older or formal contexts.
Common hiragana spelling.
Abbreviation of 揚羽蝶 (あげはちょう), literally 'raised-wing butterfly', from the way swallowtails hold their wings when resting.