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22 May 2016

Sunday Stamps II - 75

2010, FDC Singapore Butterflies
Illustrator: Nicodemus Loh

These four stamps show the butterfly and caterpillar in similar backgrounds with the name highlighted in the butterfly's dominant colour. From top left, the Common Birdwing is a highly sought after collectable butterfly of the swallowtail family that is found in the jungle. The Blue Glassy Tiger can be found in coastal mangrove areas. The Tailed Jay is often found in gardens and urban areas. And the Common Posy is a common forest butterfly that is found near jungle paths in sunlit spots.


for Butterflies or Moths


6 comments:

Bob Scotney said...

these are the first butterflies I've seen from Singapore - superb stamps, especially on an envelope like this.

Ana said...

the colours are just so striking!! wow, what a beauty to have in the collection!

Joy said...

Gorgeous. I like the leafy nature to the stamp and that we get to see the caterpillar as well.

FinnBadger said...

Very pretty stamp set, and I love that they included the caterpillars.

Mail Adventures said...

I love these. And the postmark looks perfect in the middle.

Heleen said...

So beautiful to see both butterflies and caterpillars united!