Thursday, September 29, 2011

Saint Thomas and Prince - Butterflies

Saint Thomas and Prince - Butterflies

This stamp issued by the island of St. Thomas and Prince depicts a butterfly of the Catagramma iyca-satrana genus.  "Catagramma" species are commonly called  "88s" by collectors because of the pattern on the undersides of the lower wing that looks like the number 88. 

Perforations: 14
Date of Issue: 1996

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