This is the long-awaited new volume of the “Butterflies of the Japanese Archipelago” series. It includes specimens of 12 species of swallowtails that were not shown in the previous series. Not only rare forms of each species, but also specimens from islands and from regions at the edge of their distribution are introduced in detail with explanations. With this one book, you can learn the main variations of each species. For Parnassius citrinarius, in particular, specimens from Okushiri Island in Hokkaido and from Nemuro City at the eastern limit of the range are included, which is a must-see for enthusiasts.
This is the long-awaited new volume of the “Butterflies of the Japanese Archipelago” series. It includes specimens of 12 species of swallowtails that were not shown in the previous series. Not only rare forms of each species, but also specimens from islands and from regions at the edge of their distribution are introduced in detail with explanations. With this one book, you can learn the main variations of each species. For Parnassius citrinarius, in particular, specimens from Okushiri Island in Hokkaido and from Nemuro City at the eastern limit of the range are included, which is a must-see for enthusiasts.