Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)

Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)

Year
1966
Face Value
10
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
YE-AR 492A
Yvert & Tellier
YE-AR PA58
Stanley Gibbons
YE-AR 393

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
12½
Printing
Photogravure
Issued in the 1960s as part of the Butterflies and Insects series of the Yemen Arab Republic (Y.A.R.), this stamp commemorates the Garden Tiger Moth (Arctia caja), a well-known moth species found across Europe and parts of Asia. The series was issued to showcase the diversity of insect life and to promote interest in entomology, natural history, and environmental awareness. Moths and butterflies were frequently featured on stamps to highlight the remarkable variety of species that contribute to the richness of the natural world.

By featuring the Garden Tiger Moth, the Yemen Arab Republic emphasized the importance of biodiversity and the ecological role of insects in maintaining healthy ecosystems. The issue celebrated the beauty and scientific significance of insect species while encouraging appreciation of wildlife conservation and the preservation of natural habitats that support diverse forms of life.