Japanese Luehdorfia (Gifu butterfly)
Luehdorfia japonica
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The Japanese Luehdorfia is a yellow-and-black striped butterfly that appears only in early spring and is called the spring goddess. Its larvae feed on wild ginger, and adults visit flowers such as dog-tooth violets in woodland. Endemic to Japan, it lives in satoyama of Honshu, and its habitats in Kanagawa and Okayama are Natural Monuments.
- Scientific name
- Luehdorfia japonica
- Group
- Insects
- Prefectures
- Kanagawa, Okayama
- Japanese Red List (Ministry of the Environment)
- VulnerableMinistry of the Environment Red List 2020
- When to see
- March to June
- 日本語
- ギフチョウ
- 简体中文
- 日本虎凤蝶
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Adults appear once a year in spring. According to Gifu Prefecture, they emerge from late March to early June, though timing varies greatly with altitude and snowmelt.
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Frequently asked questions
The Japanese Luehdorfia (Gifu butterfly) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kanagawa, Okayama.
The Japanese Luehdorfia (Gifu butterfly) is mainly seen in March to June. Adults appear once a year in spring. According to Gifu Prefecture, they emerge from late March to early June, though timing varies greatly with altitude and snowmelt.
The Japanese Luehdorfia (Gifu butterfly) is listed as "Vulnerable" in the Ministry of the Environment Red List 2020 (listed as ギフチョウ).
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