Sunday, May 23, 2010

MADAGASCAR


65 fr Butterflies issue of 1992: this stamp show Alcidis aurora, a stunning moth of the family Uraniidae. Actually native to the island of New Ireland (Papua N.G.), this is a stunningly ornate species whose hues range from pink to metallic green, framed by black. Its iridescence is often visible as it flies in bright sun.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Flag Counter

Free counters!