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Post by nomad on Sept 17, 2013 10:27:47 GMT -8
I was very surprised to find that this monumental work on Delias published in Japan during 1993 is still available. The work by A. Yagi###a, S. Nakano and S. Morita was produced in two vols. The text in paperback is entirely in Japanese but with localities and distribution maps for all the species in English. The second vol in hardback contains 207 colour really superb plates of specimens and many others showing lovely habitat colour photos all listed in English. Although the taxonomy of some the different Delias groups has been revised by Henk Van Mastright and others since the book's publication, this important work remains a indispensable to those with a interest in these beautiful butterflies. This work can be ordered through Pemberley Books of the U.K.  |
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Post by wollastoni on Sept 17, 2013 12:02:03 GMT -8
Beautiful book indeed !
but it's true that the classification of Papuan Delias has changed a lot since 1993
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Post by nomad on Sept 17, 2013 21:17:38 GMT -8
Yes, a lovely book but for sure there has been a lot of change in the twenty years this book has been published especially with the classification of the Delias butterflies, which makes websites like the Delias of the World so special and worthwhile. I have noticed that twenty years ago there were a few mistakes by the authors with localities. The Mount Goliath locality on the distribution maps showing the species distribution is wrongly placed, being too far to the east of West New Guinea in the Central Mtns, while in fact, it should be close to the Papuan border at Langda, Star Mountains, head of the Eilanden River and the D. catocausta eefi locality is right but it should be Snow Mountains not Star Mountains . The Star Mtns [ Mt Goliath] is where the nominate was discovered by Meek. Seeing the nominate together with eefi, I would be VERY surprised if these were not in fact two different species. Still perhaps a few mistakes in a very fine book. Pity the text was not in English as well as Japanese.
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Post by lepidofrance on Sept 18, 2013 8:28:24 GMT -8
Nevertheless, a very useful book. I got it from Roppon Ashi in Japan : as far I know, the cheapest entomological book seller on the net. kawamo.co.jp/roppon-ashi/sub117e.htm .... And we receive the book in a package as only the Japanese know how to do!  |
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Post by nomad on Sept 18, 2013 9:54:04 GMT -8
Yes a very useful book, that will see much use Now if only I could read Japanese! |
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Post by mokky on Sept 18, 2013 13:57:40 GMT -8
I heard that the revised edition of "An illustrated list of the Genus Delias Hubner of the World" was prepared by one of the authors, Mr. Yagisita. But I do not know the latest situation. I will ask him to prepare English version, too.
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Post by nomad on Sept 18, 2013 20:59:30 GMT -8
I heard that the revised edition of "An illustrated list of the Genus Delias Hubner of the World" was prepared by one of the authors, Mr. Yagisita. But I do not know the latest situation. I will ask him to prepare English version, too. It would be great to have a revised edition of this important work, it would be fantastic if we could have one in English as well. I look forward to hear more news on this subject. |
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Post by mygos on Sept 18, 2013 22:13:04 GMT -8
Nevertheless, a very useful book. I got it from Roppon Ashi in Japan : as far I know, the cheapest entomological book seller on the net. kawamo.co.jp/roppon-ashi/sub117e.htmView Attachment.... And we receive the book in a package as only the Japanese know how to do! With shipping cost, it comes nearly to the same as Pemberley, but it is true to say that they efficient in correspondance and quality of packing. But Pemberley too is a packing expert ... A+, Michel |
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Post by nomad on Sept 19, 2013 9:39:40 GMT -8
I agree, Pemberley pack very well and I received my Delias book in a few days after it arrived from Japan  |
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Post by nomad on Sept 19, 2013 10:56:38 GMT -8
Mokky. I see that some of the superb Habitat photos used in the Delias book are by Hirotaka Matsuka, author of the fabulous Natural History of Birdwing Butterflies. Please can you tell me is Matsuka still involved with butterflies.
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Post by mokky on Oct 3, 2013 15:00:45 GMT -8
Dear nomad, Very sorry for my late response. I have been away from InsectNet for a while and overlooked your question. Mr. Matsuka is surely one of the most excellent insect photographers in Japan. But sad to say, he suffered from severe cerebral hemorrhage years ago. He has been trying to continue his career as a nature photographer however it is very difficult to aim at insects. I heard that now he is taking photos of flowers and plants. mokky Mokky. I see that some of the superb Habitat photos used in the Delias book are by Hirotaka Matsuka, author of the fabulous Natural History of Birdwing Butterflies. Please can you tell me is Matsuka still involved with butterflies. |
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Post by nomad on Oct 3, 2013 21:24:43 GMT -8
Mokky. that's very sad news to hear of Mr Matsuka's illness, I wish him well for the future. Hirotaka was a truly wonderful photographer.
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Post by mokky on Oct 4, 2013 15:03:12 GMT -8
Dear nomad, Exactly. He is truly an excellent photographer. I do not know any other photographer who took all species of birdwings. He has been to many remote areas in SE Asia from 1970s. His works should be remembered forever. mokky Mokky. that's very sad news to hear of Mr Matsuka's illness, I wish him well for the future. Hirotaka was a truly wonderful photographer. |
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Post by nomad on Oct 4, 2013 22:44:22 GMT -8
Dear Mokky, Mr Matsuka will always be one of the worlds best lepidoptera photographers and will always be remember by his beautiful book on Birdwings, which will never been beaten as a detailed portrait of the life history of this truly amazing creatures. It brightens the day just by looking at his book it and it is a real pleasure to join Hirotaka through the book on his journeys to the often remote places where these giant butterflies fly.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Oct 5, 2013 6:13:37 GMT -8
Very sad news to hear. At least he has made a partial recovery and can still take photos of still objects. Please send best wishes from me.
I have a copy of Matsuka's Birdwing book, which really is excellent. The world (including non-Lepidopterists) is very lucky to have such a book available to enjoy.
Adam.
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