The Butterflies of United States Volume 1

SHIRAIWA, Kojiro

Publisher
Private Publishing
Publication year
2025
Format
Hardcover
Illustrations
Full color photos
Language
Japanese
Length
224pp.
Dimensions
216x279mm

This is the first volume of a visual book introducing butterflies of the United States. The text is in Japanese. It is a hardcover book that presents the beauty of American butterflies through stunning photos and friendly explanations. Rather than a field guide or technical book, it combines visual content with essays for readers who are interested in American butterflies.

Contents include:

  • Essays and columns introducing American butterflies while comparing them with Japanese species
  • Many color photos taken in nature, focusing on field behavior
  • Introductions to interesting actions such as hilltopping and warning posture
  • Coverage of diverse butterflies and endemics from deserts, coasts, mountains, and more
  • The book is based on the author’s field experiences observing butterflies across the United States, including California, Oregon, and Arkansas.
  • It can be enjoyed both as a butterfly guide and as a field travel story.

JPY 21,500