Serbia 2004 WWF Insects Butterfly Dragonfly Flower
In 2004, Serbia (then part of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro) issued a highly collected set of stamps for the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) featuring local insects.
The series is known for its detailed illustrations of fauna alongside native flora. Here are the specific details of that issue:
2004 WWF Insects of Serbia Set
The set consists of four stamps usually issued in a horizontal strip or sheetlet with decorative labels (tabs).
| Insect Species | Scientific Name | Common Name |
| Butterfly | Parnassius apollo | Apollo Butterfly |
| Dragonfly | Libellula depressa | Broad-bodied Chaser |
| Beetle | Rosalia alpina | Alpine Longhorn Beetle |
| Cricket | Tettigonia viridissima | Great Green Bush-cricket |
Key Philatelic Details
- Date of Issue: January 30, 2004.
- Catalog Numbers: Michel 3173–3176; Scott 229 (as a strip).
- Format: Often found as a strip of 4 with an additional label, or in sheets of 20 or 25.
- Theme: Part of the global WWF conservation series, identified by the famous “Panda” logo on each stamp.
Additional “Flowers & Butterflies” Issue
It is worth noting that just two weeks later, on February 16, 2004, Serbia and Montenegro released a second separate set (Michel 3179–3182) specifically titled “Flowers and Butterflies.” This set focused more on the botanical relationship, featuring:
- Lopinga achine (Woodland Brown)
- Lycaena dispar (Large Copper)
- Zerynthia polyxena (Southern Festoon)
- Parnassius mnemosyne (Clouded Apollo)
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