Yugoslavia year 1966 Fauna Insects – Beetles full set
The former country of Yugoslavia (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) issued a popular set of stamps dedicated to beetles in 1966.
Here are the key details for the Yugoslavia 1966 Fauna – Insects (Beetles) set:
Set Summary
- Issuing Authority: Yugoslavia (Jugoslavija)
- Year of Issue: 1966
- Theme: Fauna – Insects (Beetles)
- Full Set Composition: The complete set consists of 6 individual stamps.
- Scott Catalogue Numbers: The set is generally listed as Scott #810-815.
Denominations and Species Featured
The six stamps feature various species of beetles native to the region, along with their denominations (in the former Yugoslav Dinar):
| Denomination | Species (Common Name) | Species (Latin Name) | Scott # |
| 30 Par (p) | Stag Beetle | Lucanus cervus | #810 |
| 50 Par (p) | Floral Beetle (or Rose Chafer) | Cetonia aurata | #811 |
| 60 Par (p) | Oil Beetle (or Spanish Fly) | Lytta vesicatoria | #812 |
| 85 Par (p) | Ladybird (or Ladybug) | Coccinella septempunctata | #813 |
| 2 Dinar (D) | Alpine Longhorn | Rosalia alpina | #814 |
| 5 Dinar (D) | Aquatic Beetle (likely a Diving Beetle) | Dytiscus marginalis | #815 |
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This colorful set is highly sought after by thematic stamp collectors focusing on insects, beetles, and nature.
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