About Japanese Luehdorfia
A rare spring-flying swallowtail butterfly endemic to Japan. Named 'spring goddess' in Japanese. Has declined severely due to habitat loss and deer browsing on its food plants.
Did You Know?
Called 'gifu-cho' (Gifu butterfly) in Japanese and considered a symbol of spring in Japanese culture.
Distribution
Where Japanese Luehdorfia can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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APA:
Orbitrock. (2026). Japanese Luehdorfia (Luehdorfia japonica). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/japanese-luehdorfia
MLA:
"Japanese Luehdorfia." Orbitrock, https://orbitrock.com/insect/japanese-luehdorfia.