Australian Butterflies, 1983

Australia · 1983 · 27c

This stamp features the Common Brown Butterfly (Heteronympha merope), a species native to southern and eastern Australia. The design showcases the butterfly with its wings spread, highlighting its distinctive orange, brown, and black markings. It was part of a set of four stamps dedicated to Australian butterflies.

Issued in 1983, this stamp reflects a growing global interest in conservation and the natural world, with postal administrations frequently highlighting native flora and fauna.