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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Gum Type: P.V.A. Aristotle once said, "In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous." Perhaps nowhere is this more true than when it comes to our tiniest of creatures: the insect. Don't let the insect's small stature fool you-these marvels of nature are incredibly useful. In fact, scientific research asserts that humans-and probably most life on earth-would perish without insects. Another friend, the cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), is prized for the fine yet durable silk that it spins. Although common throughout North America, these moths are rarely seen because they only fly at night and live but a short life of less than two weeks. With its striking colours and enormous wing span of 13 to 15 cm, the cecropia moth, depicted on the 25ยข stamp, is a sight to behold for those lucky enough to spot one. |
| Face value | 25 Canadian cents |
| Catalog code (Michel) | CA 2436 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | CA 2238 |
| Catalog code | Canada post # 420025107; Yvert et Tellier CA 2319 Stanley Gibbons CA 2522 WADP Numbering System - WNS CA048-07 |
| Series | Beneficial Insects |
| Stamp colour | Multicolor |
| Stamp use | Definitive stamp |
| Issue date | 12/10/2007 |
| Designer | Keith Martin |
| Paper type | Tullis Russell |
| Print technique | Lithography in 5 colours |
| Printed by | Canadian Bank Note |
| Perforation | 13+ |
| Height | 20.00 mm |
| Width | 24.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
