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Special features of this comprehensive new guidebook are:
①Lists all recorded species of Odonata in Japan, covering 197 species and 17 subspecies of dragonflies and damselflies in detail.
②Contains more than 3,600 color photographs. Color pages show individual specimens and live dragonflies (both adults and larvae) in their habitats.
③Specimen 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.
④Photographs displey true-to-life coloration. Outstanding photographs of individual specimens showing actual colors are used exclusively.
⑤Identification is facilitated by a key showing the distinguishing features of each species.
⑥Classification is based upon the world-standard method. Accurate, reliable classification can be accomplished according to the most up-to-date information.