noun
Asian comma butterfly
Refers to the butterfly species Polygonia c-aureum, commonly known as the Asian comma. The name is usually written in katakana.
庭にキタテハが飛んできた。
An Asian comma butterfly flew into the garden.
The name キタテハ is of Japanese origin, likely from 黄 (ki, 'yellow') and 立羽 (tateha, 'brush-footed butterfly'), referring to its wing color and family. The exact derivation is uncertain.