Asian comma butterfly
Refers to the butterfly species Polygonia c-aureum, commonly known as the Asian comma. The name is usually written in katakana.
An Asian comma butterfly flew into the garden.
Katakana spelling is standard for this butterfly name; the word is usually written in kana.
Rare kanji spelling; not commonly used.
Rare kanji spelling; not commonly used.
Rare abbreviated kanji spelling; not commonly used.
The name キタテハ is of Japanese origin, likely from 黄 (ki, 'yellow') and 立羽 (tateha, 'brush-footed butterfly'), referring to its wing color and family. The exact derivation is uncertain.