ABOUT
About Okinawa Variegated Flutterer
A subspecies of the Variegated Flutterer found across the Nansei Islands, seen widely from Amami Oshima through Okinawa, Miyako, and the Yaeyama Islands. About 40mm long, with dark brown wing markings that vary considerably in size and shape between individuals. Fluttering around ponds and rice paddies, it flies with a butterfly-like, flitting motion.
SAFETY
Observation Safety Notes
Please enjoy Amami's wildlife through photographs. Some species are protected by law or local ordinance, and capturing or removing them is prohibited. In special protection zones within the national park, collecting any wildlife is prohibited entirely. Please check the notes on this page, and confirm local rules before visiting any site.
