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21 April 2019

Sunday Stamps - I

1986, Japan, insects

From 1986-87, Japan issued 22 stamps in five series of insects which included scarabs, beetles, butterflies, dragon/damselflies. This stamp from the 3rd series shows a dragonfly known as a 'common picture wing', or 'variegated flutterer'. It likes the marshes, ponds, and paddy fields of South Asia.

for the letter I - insects

6 comments:

Bob Scotney said...

A series I would like to see.Great stamp.

My link https://bobscotney.blogspot.com/2019/04/sunday-stamps-i4-iceland-ireland-sweden.html

Bob Scotney said...

Sorry about the long link - I'm having 'fun' with my macbook air!!

FinnBadger said...

I love dragonflies, and feel that they are underrepresented on stamps.

My link for today: I is for Illustrator

Mail Adventures said...

This is very nice, especially the colours. The whole series of insects must be a thing!

My link: https://mailadventures.blogspot.com/2019/04/i-for-imaginary-women.html?m=1

Joy said...

Love dragonflies, beautiful to watch on a lazy summer's day. My insect world is here

violet s said...

good luck with the learning curve!!