Colorado Hairstreak Stamps
Price range: $35.00 through $310.00
The Colorado hairstreak butterfly graces the eighth non-machineable butterfly stamp for use on irregularly sized envelopes, such as square greeting cards, invitations, or announcements.
The stamp art was digitally created using images of preserved butterflies as a starting point. The result is a highly stylized,simplified image of a Colorado hairstreak rather than an exact replica.
| Format | Sheet |
|---|---|
| Issue Year | 2021 |
| Mail Service | First-Class Mail |
| Product Type | Over 66￠ |
| Size | 1000 Stamps 50 Sheets ,500 Stamps 25 Sheets ,100 Stamps 5 Sheets |
Description
2021 Colorado Hairstreak – Non-Machinable Butterfly Series
• The 8th stamp in the Non-Machinable Butterfly series
• Pictures the colorful Colorado Hairstreak butterfly
Stamp Category: Definitive
Series: Non-Machinable Butterfly
Value: 75¢ Non-Machinable Surcharge Rate
First Day of Issue: March 9, 2021
First Day City: Estes Park, Colorado
Printing Method: Offset, Microprint
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor, Block Tag
History the stamp represents: The Colorado hairstreak is a vibrant purple butterfly native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It was officially declared the state insect of Colorado in 1996.
Colorado hairstreak butterflies live in mountainous shrubland and are highly dependent on the Gambel oak for survival. This tree is an important food source for Colorado hairstreak caterpillars and the adults are also often found resting among its branches. The Colorado hairstreak lays its eggs in late summer with caterpillars hatching the following spring.
Adult Colorado hairstreaks have a wingspan of one to one and a half inches with a thin tail on each back wing. This tail is what gives the species its name. Its wings are dark purple with a wide black border and orange spots on the outer edges. The underside of this butterfly’s wings are gray with white and black marks and an orange patch or small spot.
While butterfly species are often threatened by habitat loss, the Colorado hairstreak is lucky enough to still be in good standing. This is because Gambel oaks are plentiful in the regions where the butterfly is found. With continued luck, the beautiful Colorado hairstreak should be around for us to enjoy for many years to come.
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