シロチョウ
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Meanings
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pierid butterfly; white or sulfur butterfly
usually written using kana alone
Refers to any butterfly of the family Pieridae, including common white butterflies and sulfur butterflies. Often used in field guides and nature contexts.
In spring, white butterflies start fluttering around the garden.
This field guide has detailed information on the pierid butterflies found in Japan.