●本書の特徴
Special features of this comprehensive new guidebook are:
(1)Lists all recorded species of Odonata in Japan, covering 197 species and 17 subspecies of dragonflies and damselflies in detail.
(2)Contains more than 3,600 color photographs. Color pages show individual specimens and live dragonflies (both adults and larvae) in their habitats.
(3)Specimen pages present one or two species (with 4-8 or more photographs) per page. Photographic layout includes life-size dorsal and ventral spread-wing, and lateral closed-wing views. Contrasting photographs of male/fimale, teneral/mature, seasonal, and exceptional forms are neatly arranged.
(4)Photographs displey true-to-life coloration. Outstanding photographs of individual specimens showing actual colors are used exclusively.
(5)Identification is facilitated by a key showing the distinguishing features of each species.
(6)Classification is based upon the world-standard method. Accurate, reliable classification can be accomplished according to the most up-to-date information.
