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Commemorative stamp, Eastern Baton Blue
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This rare and striking butterfly is the final motif in the series “Pericularium – endangered insects”.
In her project "Pericularium", Tyrolean artist Alexandra Kontriner presents detailed drawings of insect species considered extinct or critically endangered in Austria – particularly in Tyrol – aiming to raise awareness of the ongoing loss of biodiversity. The population of the Eastern Baton Blue (Pseudophilotes vicrama), known in German as Weißdolch-Bläuling, is also severely threatened in Austria, mainly due to intensive grazing and the destruction of its natural habitats. It inhabits dry slopes and sheltered, sunny grasslands with nutrient-poor soils. Its primary food source – for both the butterfly and its caterpillars – is sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia). The butterfly is named after the distinctive white, dagger-shaped marking on the underside of its brown hindwings, which are speckled with black. The upperside of the delicately bordered wings is a vivid blue with grey-brown edges in males, while females display a uniform brown colour.
Series: Pericularium – endangered insects Value: 1.20 euros First day of issue: 13.06.2025 Pre-issue day: 06.06.2025 First day: 2345 Brunn am Gebirge Stamp size: 30,00 x 40,00 mm (small sheet size: 193.00 x 134.00 mm) Perforation measurement: 13¼ x 13 Graphic design: Theresa Radlingmaier Printing: Cartor Security Printers Printing technique: offset printing Quantity: 270,000 on small sheets of 10 units each
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