Various creatures
2026.04.29
Curious or interesting creatures found in a ground, or somewhere...
* [yyyy.mm.dd] : a recorded date.
A camberwell beauty, Nymphalis antiopa ("ki-beri-tateha") (about 7cm in wingspan) encountered on a mountain path in the highlands. 2026.04.29 [2026.04.26] 
Photographed at an aquarium fish tank.
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Japanese lady's-slipper, Cypripedium japonicum ("kuma-gai-sou") (about 7-8cm in flower diameter). 2026.04.29 [2026.04.19]
These orchid plants bloom all at once in their colonies..
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A young green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas ("ao-umi-game") (about 30cm in body length) was floating on the surface of the water with its front legs tucked under its back. 2026.03.27 [2026.03.06]
Photographed at an aquarium fish tank.
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A kind of small snail, Nassarius festivus ("ara-mushiro") (about 2cm in shell length). 2026.03.27 [2026.03.06]
This snail hides in the sand when it's not feeding time. Photographed at an aquarium fish tank.
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Red-breasted flycatcher, rare species in Japan, Ficedula parva ("nishi-ojiro-bitaki") (about 12cm in body length). 2026.02.25 [2026.01.30]
They come to Japan in the winter.
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A rare species of hydromedusa in Japan, Zygocanna buitendijki ("kazari-owan-kurage") (about 6cm in umbrella diameter). 2026.01.15 [2026.01.09]
Photographed at an aquarium fish tank.
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