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1.Nature Guide BookAnimalsPlants
MammalsAviaryReptilia & AmphibiaPiscesInsects
Akiakane
Ko-ezo cicada
Shiroobi-kobane-nami-shaku
Chishima-hina grasshopper
Hakusan-kuronaga-osamushi
Hime-ookuwagata
Beni-hikage
photo:Beni-hikage
Beni-hikage
Scientific name:erebia niphonica@Family:Satyridae
This insect inhabits the Mt. Hakusan region in grasslands of sub-alpine and alpine zones of over 1,500 meters above sea level. They suck flower nectar on days of favourable weather.

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