Insects useful in the pro -ecological philatelic emission of Poczta Polska
On April 24, Poczta Polska introduced a new philatelic emission entitled "Useful insects". Stamps presenting a boundary runner and rural venue are the second pro -ecological philatelic edition of the company. The purpose of its release is to disseminate knowledge about the Polish species diversity of the world of useful insects and to draw public attention on their positive impact on the ecosystem.
Andrzej Gosik's design stamps were made one of the watercolor techniques. The first advantage was dedicated to the runner. The insect cleanses the area of burdensome snails, butterfly caterpillars, aphids and clamps. He eats large amounts of pests located both in forest areas and arable fields. Daily, consumes about 10 larvae. Runners can develop high speeds at relatively small sizes - they need only 10 seconds to overcome 1 meter. Concerned, they can shoot at a distance of 25 cm (10 times more than they measure) a "ball" with chemicals that deter enemies.
The second stamp presents a rural venue, which limits the beetles and larvae of predatory insects, including many pests. His larvae feed on snails, earthworms and various insects, and adults - small insects and pollen.
Thanks to the series of emission stamps, "useful insects" Poczta Polska, reaching a wide audience, disseminates knowledge about the diversity of the species world of useful insects and indicates their impact on life on earth. In this respect, it supports the activities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. Taking pro -ecological activities is also one of the company's strategic goals.
Each of the designs is issued in a sales sheet - 5 stamps and 1 tag. In addition to stamps, Poczta Polska also issued an FDC envelope depicting meadow flowers. They are kept in the colors and convention of the entire emission, constituting its effective complement.
The first issue of "Useful insects"
In 2021 this year Poczta Polska introduced a philatelic emission entitled "Useful insects", in which six designs of unique stamps presenting pollinating insects appeared. Honey bee, a metallic bee, a commonplace, slim, hunting and ruddy bumblebee were presented on the values. These species are in the group of the most threatened extinction, which is related to, among others with changes occurring within the environment, the fact of the spread of diseases and parasites, as well as related to economic and industrial progress on the part of man himself.
About stamps:
Author of stamping projects: Andrzej Gosik
Number of stamps: 2
Value: 3.90 PLN
Edition: 135,000 pcs.
Printing technique each stamp: offset + stochastic raster
stamp format: 40.5 x 40.5 mm
paper: fluorescent
sales sheets: 5 stamps and one brief, 2 patterns
of circulation: 24 April 2023.
