In August, all smartphone or tablet PC users can join the European Peacock butterfly for an enticing visit to several tourist attractions in Åland. August is when Åland Post presents a thrilling piece of stamp news!
published August 25th, 2013
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Having previously issued stamps on long-horned beetles on May 21, 2010, January 26, 2011 and March 9, 2012, Chunghwa Post is now issuing a fourth set. This new set of four stamps features four species endemic to Taiwan
published August 23rd, 2013
The remote atolls of Tokelau have a small but colourful butterfly fauna of three species. These delicate creatures are the subject of Tokelau’s latest stamp issue: Tokelau Butterflies.
These impressive butterfly species are widespread within Tokelau and across the South Pacific. All three species are attractive and relatively large, adding a colourful touch to Tokelau’s wildlife. They are familiar in both the villages and the surrounding, less populated areas of the coast.
The four gummed stamps in the issue feature the Blue Moon (female and male), the Common Crow and the Meadow Argus.
45c Blue Moon (female)
The Blue Moon (Hypolimnas bolina pallescens) is the most common and widespread butterfly in the tropical South Pacific, where four subspecies are recognised. The adults are sexually dimorphic, with the larger females more variable in colour. The adult butterflies of the species have wingspans between 56mm and 90mm.
$1.00 Blue Moon (male)
In addition to the Tokelau Islands, this Blue Moon subspecies ranges from Fiji and Tonga to all the islands of the Samoan Archipelago. Interestingly, this species is territorial, with the male taking up a vantage point on a tree and driving off any intruder as it awaits a passing female.
$1.40 Common Crow
The Common Crow (Euploea lewinii bourkei) is found across the Pacific, with eight subspecies recognised on different sets of islands. This subspecies is confined to Tokelau and American Samoa and is very common around the coasts of both places, where the larvae feed on fig tree foliage. The flight is slow and lazy, but when disturbed the butterfly can make a fast escape. The wingspan is between 62mm and 72mm.
$3.00 Meadow Argus
The Meadow Argus (Junonia villida) is a widespread and pretty butterfly of the tropical Pacific that was first discovered in Tonga. With a wingspan of 35mm-46mm, it delights in sunbathing on bare ground, including roads and tracks, but flies off quickly when disturbed. It generally flies close to the ground and can be very elusive.
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Source: New Zealand/Tokelau Post
published July 27th, 2013
Dragons
A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures.
published July 13th, 2013
butterflies are a classic topic popular with collectors and the public alike. The butterflies issue, celebrating the british love of butterflies, is an exceptional set of 10 stamps that continues the momentum gained from the Action for Species series.
published June 27th, 2013
The humble honey bee plays a crucial role in New Zealand’s primary industry, and is responsible for much more than just honey production. This busy little creature is the focus of New Zealand Post’s latest stamp issue: Honey Bees.
published June 14th, 2013
As part of our invertebrates series we are delighted to feature some of the beetles which can be found in Alderney, which have been wonderfully illustrated by renowned international artist Petula Stone.
published March 3rd, 2013
Characterised by metropolitan hustle and bustle, Hong Kong is also blessed with a countryside rich in ecological resources. This favourable habitat is home to a great variety of insects, many of which are rare species.
published November 22nd, 2012
This souvenir sheet Official First Day Cover, aimed at young, beginning collectors, features the 3-cent golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata) stamp, the 4-cent paper wasp (Polistes fuscatus) stamp, and the 8-cent margined leatherwing (Chauliognathus marginatus) stamp.
published October 8th, 2012
The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present this beautiful stamp issue dedicated to one of our most popular and beloved insects and recognising its crucial role in the life cycle of the natural world.Apart from the honeybee, the Isle of Man is home to approximately 15 species of bumblebee and 57 species of solitary bee.
published August 26th, 2012
Beautifully illustrated by renowned international artist Petula Stone, our stamps feature six of the distinctive Tiger Moths which can be found in Alderney and are a wonderful edition to our Alderney Invertebrates series.
published August 18th, 2012