Kimadara Ruri Tsubame Butterfly Habitat

キマダラルリツバメチョウ生息地 · Kimadararuritsubamechouseisokuchi

Japanese Silverline — Photo: Pokopong / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Designated by: National / Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: May 1, 1934
Location: 鳥取県鳥取市東町・栗谷町・上町
Prefectures: Tottori
Scientific name: Spindasis takanonis

Designation facts (name, date, location) are compiled from public records by Japanese authorities.

About the Japanese Silverline

A small butterfly with dark brown upperwings, blue areas in males, and yellowish-white underwings crossed by dark bands. Its larvae develop in association with ants. It occurs locally, and its habitat in Tottori City is a national Natural Monument. The butterfly and its habitat in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, and the butterfly in Yamanashi are prefectural Natural Monuments.

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Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Kimadara Ruri Tsubame Butterfly Habitat is a National Natural Monument, designated as: Habitat / breeding site. Designated on May 1, 1934.

The designated site is in 鳥取県鳥取市東町・栗谷町・上町.

When observing, follow local rules, keep your distance and never feed the animals. Capturing or harming Natural Monuments is prohibited under Japan's Act on Protection of Cultural Properties.

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