Liechtenstein Post issued the stamp series depicted butterflies species on year 2010. The issuance comprised of three stamps featured the species Coenonympha oedippus, Gonepteryx rhamni,Papilio machaon.
Coenonympha oedippus
The False Ringlet (Coenonympha oedippus) is a species of butterfly in the Satyridae family. It is found in Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Mongolia, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and Ukraine. It is extinct in Bulgaria, Germany and Slovakia.The false ringlet butterfly is endangered and is extinct is some lands.
Gonepteryx rhamni
The Common Brimstone (Gonepteryx rhamni) is a butterfly of the Pieridae family. It lives in Europe, North Africa and Asia; across much of its range, it is the only species of its genus, and is therefore simply known locally as "the brimstone".On the upper side the male is sulphur yellow and the female white with a greenish tinge but both have an orange spot in the centre of each wing. They never settle with their wings open.G. rhamni is one of the longest lived butterflies, living up to thirteen months, although most of this time is spent in hibernation.
Papilio machaon
The Old World Swallowtail, Papilio machaon, is a butterfly of the family Papilionidae. The butterfly is also known as the Common Yellow Swallowtail or simply the Swallowtail (a common name applied to all members of the family). It is the type species of the genus Papilio and occurs throughout the Palearctic region in Europe and Asia.The butterfly has a strong and fast flight, but frequently pauses to hover over flowering herbs and sip nectar. It frequents the alpine meadows and hillsides and is fond of 'hilltopping' – congregating near summits to compete for passing females.At lower elevations it can also be seen visiting gardens.
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