Rich and diverse is the fauna of Primorye and the Far East. Of special beauty are butterflies of which there are more than 2,000 species.
Epicopeia mencia belongs to the family Epicopeiidae; it is common in the south of Primorye and Khabarovsk Territory. It inhabits valley-growing broad-leaved liana forests. Caterpillars live in communities, pupate in the upper layer of soil in a cocoon. They overwinter in the pupal stage.
The postage stamp provides image of a butterfly Epicopeia mencia.
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Format of the postal card |
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| Chalk surfaced |
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105 × 148 mm |
6 200 pcs. |