イシガケチョウ

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Meanings

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common map butterfly; map-wing butterfly

usually written using kana alone

Refers to the butterfly species Cyrestis thyodamas, known for its map-like wing pattern. Typically used in biological or nature contexts.

イシガケチョウは翅はねに地ち図ずのような模も様ようがある。
The common map butterfly has map-like patterns on its wings.
この辺あたりではイシガケチョウをよく見みかける。
We often see common map butterflies around here.