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12.10.2007 Low Value Definitives Beneficial Insects
Face Values ; 1c - 3c - 5c - 10c - 25c
Layout ; Souvenir sheet of 5 stamps Quantity ; 350.000
Size ; 133 x 58
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12.10.2007 Low Value Definitives Beneficial Insects Face Values ; 1c - 3c - 5c - 10c - 25c
Layout ; Souvenir sheet of 5 stamps Quantity ; 350.000
Size ; 133 x 58
1c-The convergent lady beetle, Hippodamia convergens, is one of the most common lady beetles in North America and is found throughout the continent.
3c-The golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata), for instance, is an increasingly critical component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs used for field and horticultural crops. Since the larvae of the lacewings are voracious predators to a wide variety of soft-bodied insects, insect eggs and spiders, they are used as an alternative to pesticides.
5c-Bumblebees are typically found in higher latitudes and/or high altitudes , though exceptions exist (there are a few lowland tropical species). A few species (Bombus polaris-Northern bumblebee- and B. arcticus) range into very cold climates where other bees might not be found. One reason for this is that bumblebees can regulate their body temperature, via solar radiation, internal mechanisms of "shivering" and radiative cooling from the abdomen (called heterothermy). Other bees have similar physiology , but it has been best studied in bumblebees.
10c-The Canada darner (Aeshna canadensis) , This dragonfly is a type of mosaic darner. Coloring is usually blue and black with some green possible. The face is pale green with a light brown line. The abdomen has a mosaic pattern of blue spots. The lateral thoracic stripe is a good way to tell it apart from similar species. The stripe of the Canada Darner is sharply notched at the front edge with a narrow upper half and a narrow offshoot from the top. The stripe is usually blue above and green below; in some cases it is all blue or all green. There is a small yellow spot behind the first stripe. Wings are large and clear. Males have tiny teeth along the edge of the cerci. Females look similar to males but may have different coloring. Blue form females (all blue in color) are rare but possible. Green form females (all green in color) are also possible. Green form females will also have brown wings. Most females are a combination of blue and green in color.
25c-The cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is one of the largest moths found in North America. It is a member of the Saturniidae family, or giant silk moths. Females with a forewing length of 75 mm or more have been documented. It is found as far west as the Rocky Mountains and north into the maritime provinces of Canada. The larvae of these moths are most commonly found on Maple trees, but they have been known to feed on Wild Cherry and Birch trees among many others.
01.11.2007 Christmas
Hope Espoir
Face Value ; P
3c-The golden-eyed lacewing (Chrysopa oculata), for instance, is an increasingly critical component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs used for field and horticultural crops. Since the larvae of the lacewings are voracious predators to a wide variety of soft-bodied insects, insect eggs and spiders, they are used as an alternative to pesticides.
5c-Bumblebees are typically found in higher latitudes and/or high altitudes , though exceptions exist (there are a few lowland tropical species). A few species (Bombus polaris-Northern bumblebee- and B. arcticus) range into very cold climates where other bees might not be found. One reason for this is that bumblebees can regulate their body temperature, via solar radiation, internal mechanisms of "shivering" and radiative cooling from the abdomen (called heterothermy). Other bees have similar physiology , but it has been best studied in bumblebees.
10c-The Canada darner (Aeshna canadensis) , This dragonfly is a type of mosaic darner. Coloring is usually blue and black with some green possible. The face is pale green with a light brown line. The abdomen has a mosaic pattern of blue spots. The lateral thoracic stripe is a good way to tell it apart from similar species. The stripe of the Canada Darner is sharply notched at the front edge with a narrow upper half and a narrow offshoot from the top. The stripe is usually blue above and green below; in some cases it is all blue or all green. There is a small yellow spot behind the first stripe. Wings are large and clear. Males have tiny teeth along the edge of the cerci. Females look similar to males but may have different coloring. Blue form females (all blue in color) are rare but possible. Green form females (all green in color) are also possible. Green form females will also have brown wings. Most females are a combination of blue and green in color.
25c-The cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia) is one of the largest moths found in North America. It is a member of the Saturniidae family, or giant silk moths. Females with a forewing length of 75 mm or more have been documented. It is found as far west as the Rocky Mountains and north into the maritime provinces of Canada. The larvae of these moths are most commonly found on Maple trees, but they have been known to feed on Wild Cherry and Birch trees among many others.
01.11.2007 ChristmasHope Espoir
Face Value ; P
25.07.2007 100 Years of Scouting
Face Value ; 52c
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, so that they may play constructive roles in society.Scouting began in 1907 when Robert Baden-Powell, Lieutenant General in the British Army, held the first Scouting encampment at Brownsea Island in England. Baden-Powell wrote the principles of Scouting in Scouting for Boys (London, 1908), based on his earlier military books, with influence and support of Frederick Russell Burnham (Chief of Scouts in British Africa), Seton of the Woodcraft Indians, Smith of the Boys' Brigade, and his publisher Pearson. During the first half of the 20th century, the movement grew to encompass three major age groups each for boys (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Rover Scout) and, in 1910, a new organization, Girl Guides, was created for girls (Brownie Guide, Girl Guide and Girl Scout, Ranger Guide).The movement employs the Scout method, a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports. Another widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scout uniform, by intent hiding all differences of social standing in a country and making for equality, with neckerchief and campaign hat or comparable head wear. Distinctive uniform insignia include the fleur-de-lis and the trefoil, as well as merit badges and other patches.In 2007, Scouting and Guiding together had over 38 million members in 216 countries. The two largest umbrella organizations are the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), for boys-only and co-educational organizations, and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), primarily for girls-only organizations but also accepting co-educational organizations.Face Value ; 52c
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