Asagimadara
Asagimadodara, the only migratory butterfly in Japan
Asagimadodara is a large butterfly with a wingspan of about 10 centimeters. It is a migratory butterfly that travels long distances between Japan and China. Asagimadodara is found in Japan, China, Taiwan, and the Himalayas. In Japan, it can be seen from May to October in the north and from autumn to winter in the south.
The name "Asagimadodara" comes from the Japanese word "asagi" meaning "light blue," which refers to the color of the butterfly's wings. The wings are a combination of black, brown, and light blue. The male Asagimadodara has a black spot on the end of its tail, while the female has a brown spot.
The larvae of Asagimadodara feed on the leaves of morning glory plants. The adults drink nectar from flowers.
Asagimadodara is an important part of the Japanese ecosystem. It is a pollinator of flowers and a food source for birds and other animals.
Additional information
Asagimadodara is listed as a vulnerable species in Japan.
There are several organizations in Japan that are working to protect Asagimadodara.
