Luehdorfia Swallowtail (Graphium doson) of Kochi City and Its Habitat

高知市のミカドアゲハおよびその生息地 · Kouchishinomikadoagehaoyobisonoseisokuchi

Designated by: National / Special Natural Monument
Designation type: Habitat / breeding site
Designated on: August 24, 1943
Location: 高知県高知市天神町・筆山町・潮江
Prefectures: Kochi
Scientific name: Graphium doson

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

About the Common Bluebottle

The Common Bluebottle is a beautiful swallowtail with pale blue-white bands on black wings. It lives mainly in warm regions, and in Japan it is found in the southwest. "The Common Bluebottle of Kochi City and its habitat" is a Special Natural Monument, and habitats at Mt. Shizuki in Hagi, Yamaguchi, and in Usuki, Oita, are also Natural Monuments.

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Map

Approximate location of the designated site (municipality centre).

Frequently asked questions

Luehdorfia Swallowtail (Graphium doson) of Kochi City and Its Habitat is a Special Natural Monument of Japan (高知県高知市天神町・筆山町・潮江). The Common…

The designated site is in 高知県高知市天神町・筆山町・潮江.

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.