Canada Beneficial InsectsInsects really looked disgusting and scary except for the butterflies of course. But one major fact is that some of these insects are rather useful and responsible for pollination, a nature's way of multiplying plants. This stamp sheet from Canada pictures beautiful insects that are beneficial to our nature. I got this sheet from Bibi Ali, a nice Canadian friend of mine.
Czechoslovakia Insects
The Forest Caterpillar Hunter (Calosoma sycophanta), 3rd row 2nd stamp, is a large, bright green, metallic ground beetle that is native to Europe. In 1905 it was imported to New England for control of the Gypsy Moth.
Australian Insects
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles known for many names such as Ladybugs(North American English), ladybirds ((British English, Australian English, South African English)). Other lesser-used named includes ladyclock, lady cow, and lady fly.
The Fiddler Beetle (Eupoecila australasiae) also known as rose chafer is a member of the scarab beetle family from eastern Australia. Its common name is derived from its patterned body, reminiscent of a violin.
Romania Stamps of Insects
The Great Capricorn Beetle (Cerambyx cerdo), 1st stamp from left, is a species of beetle in family Cerambycidae.
Sweden
The Hermit Beetle (Osmoderma eremita) is a species of beetle in family Scarabaeidae. All over distribution range of these species has decreased due to habitat loss and fragmentation. European countries have given highest priority according to EU's Habitat Directive to protect these species.
*All stamp images are owned by Christian Martin Siclot.
Czechoslovakia Insects
The Forest Caterpillar Hunter (Calosoma sycophanta), 3rd row 2nd stamp, is a large, bright green, metallic ground beetle that is native to Europe. In 1905 it was imported to New England for control of the Gypsy Moth.
Australian Insects
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles known for many names such as Ladybugs(North American English), ladybirds ((British English, Australian English, South African English)). Other lesser-used named includes ladyclock, lady cow, and lady fly.
The Fiddler Beetle (Eupoecila australasiae) also known as rose chafer is a member of the scarab beetle family from eastern Australia. Its common name is derived from its patterned body, reminiscent of a violin.
Romania Stamps of Insects
The Great Capricorn Beetle (Cerambyx cerdo), 1st stamp from left, is a species of beetle in family Cerambycidae.
Sweden
The Hermit Beetle (Osmoderma eremita) is a species of beetle in family Scarabaeidae. All over distribution range of these species has decreased due to habitat loss and fragmentation. European countries have given highest priority according to EU's Habitat Directive to protect these species.
*All stamp images are owned by Christian Martin Siclot.