Butterfly stamps of Isle of Man

The stamp series depicted 5 species of butterfly, Argynnis aglaja, Cynthia cardui, Celastrina argiolus, Vanessa atalanta, and Inachis io. These stamps have issued by the Postal Administration of Isle of Man on 1993.

Argynnis aglaja is not exactly rare in the UK it is quite widespread throughout the UK occurring in a variety of habitats, e.g. moorland, downland, woodland, coast etc.Very fast flying.The common named is Dark Green Fritillary.

Cynthia Cardui is species of the Nymphalidae family, found from North Africa to Nothern Europe. The common named is Painted Lady.

Celastrina Argiolus is a butterfly that belongs to the Lycaenids family and is native to Eurasia and North America.The common named is Holly Blue.

Vanessa Atalanta is is a well-known colourful butterfly, found in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. The species is resident only in warmer areas, but migrates north in spring, and sometimes again in autumn.The common named is Red Admiral , has a two-inch (45–50 mm) wing span.

Inachis Io is a colourful butterfly, found in Europe, temperate Asia as far east as Japan.The common named is the European Peacock butterfly and resident in much of its range, often wintering in buildings or trees.