Butterflies of Tunisia: Pyronia Cécilia

Butterflies of Tunisia: Pyronia Cécilia

Year
2014
Face Value
0.25
Mint Value
0.58 €
Used Value
0.33 €
Print Run
500000
Themes
Animals
As part of a series dedicated to entomological biodiversity, this stamp presents the Canche Ocella (Pyronia cecilia), a butterfly typical of open and sunny environments of the Mediterranean basin. Through this broadcast, Tunisia underlines the importance of its natural heritage and the need to protect the fragile ecosystems which shelter these species. The meticulous illustration by artist Héla Ben Cheikh highlights the delicate beauty of local fauna, reminding us that the wealth of a country also lies in its flora and wild fauna, essential elements of the national ecological balance.