Sunday Stamps - B

1964, Jamaica

This swallowtail is the largest butterfly in the Western hemisphere with a wingspan of up to 6".  It is now considered critically endangered with only two remaining populations each with a range of 10 sq km. It also features on four other stamps as well as the Jamaican $1000 bill (worth approx £5.90, €6.80. S7.80)

for the letter B - butterfly

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

Sunday Stamps II - 31

A fritillary butterfly on a thistle. This was a stamp design winner for 1990.

The fritillary gets its name from the checkered pattern on the wings (fritilus is Latin for dice box or chessboard). This particular one is possibly a silver-washed fritillary that feeds on brambles and thistles. The males are smaller and paler than the female.