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Condition: New. xvi, 416, col photos, col distribution maps. 188x127mm. PB. NEW. . Text Japanese. This illustrated guide covers all the butterflies of Hokkaido, from how to find, observe, collect, and raise them to adults. This guide includes information on eggs, larvae, pupae, host plants, distribution, and ecology.What makes this book so unique is the vast amount of information packed into its compact form. The explanations for each species include not only ecology photos but also specimen photographs, and even detailed illustrations of adults, pupae, larvae, eggs, and host plants.Distribution is clearly displayed on a map, and the book is designed to show at a glance not only the emergence period but also whether the species are flower-visiting or sap-feeding, oviposition sites, hibernation forms, difficulty of observation, and locality.The last section provides detailed explanations of key points for determining where to search, collection methods, specimen preparation methods, rearing methods, and fieldwork know-how for ecological observation.A field guide based on The Complete Guide to Butterflies of Hokkaido, Japan (N. Toshiyuki et al., 2016). [9784832914070]. …