African Migrant Butterfly (Catopsilia florella)

African Migrant Butterfly (Catopsilia florella)

Year
1977
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Plants & Flora

Catalogs References

Michel
KM P8
Yvert & Tellier
KM T8
Stanley Gibbons
KM D246

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
36 x 26 mm
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
This postage due stamp is part of a series showcasing the natural world of the Comoros and depicts the African Migrant Butterfly (Catopsilia florella), a species widely distributed across Africa and the islands of the western Indian Ocean. Known for its seasonal migrations and association with flowering plants, the butterfly plays an important role in pollination and the maintenance of healthy ecosystems.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros promoted awareness of the richness of its insect fauna and the importance of biodiversity conservation. The issue celebrates the beauty of butterflies and highlights their ecological value as pollinators and indicators of environmental health within tropical ecosystems.