The 2009 Insects set represents Jordan Post's comprehensive exploration of the diverse insect life found within the Hashemite Kingdom. This ten-stamp series showcases the remarkable entomological diversity of Jordan's ecosystems, from the arid landscapes of the eastern desert to the Mediterranean climate zones in the north. Each stamp features detailed scientific illustrations of insects commonly found in Jordan, including beetles, butterflies, beneficial pollinators, and predatory species that play crucial roles in the country's agricultural and natural ecosystems. The set highlights both economically important species like bees and ladybugs, which support Jordan's agricultural sector, and iconic insects such as dragonflies and grasshoppers that inhabit the Jordan Valley and highland regions. The artistic presentation combines scientific accuracy with aesthetic appeal, making complex entomological subjects accessible to the general public while serving educational purposes. This issue reflects Jordan's commitment to environmental awareness and biodiversity conservation, particularly relevant given the kingdom's position as a crossroads between different biogeographical zones. The stamps serve as both philatelic collectibles and educational tools, promoting understanding of Jordan's natural heritage and the vital ecological roles these often-overlooked creatures play in maintaining environmental balance.
تمثل مجموعة الحشرات لعام 2009 استكشاف البريد الأردني الشامل للحياة الحشرية المتنوعة الموجودة في المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية. تعرض هذه السلسلة المكونة من عشرة طوابع التنوع الحشري الرائع للنظم البيئية الأردنية، من المناظر الطبيعية القاحلة في الصحراء الشرقية إلى مناطق المناخ المتوسطي في الشمال. يحمل كل طابع رسوماً علمية مفصلة للحشرات الشائعة في الأردن، بما في ذلك الخنافس والفراشات والملقحات المفيدة والأنواع المفترسة التي تلعب أدواراً مهمة في النظم البيئية الزراعية والطبيعية في البلاد. تسلط المجموعة الضوء على الأنواع المهمة اقتصادياً مثل النحل والدعسوقة التي تدعم القطاع الزراعي الأردني، والحشرات الرمزية مثل اليعسوب والجندب التي تسكن وادي الأردن والمناطق المرتفعة. يجمع العرض الفني بين الدقة العلمية والجاذبية الجمالية، مما يجعل المواضيع الحشرية المعقدة في متناول الجمهور العام مع خدمة الأغراض التعليمية.
| JS#: | P2009-15.01 |
| SG#: | 2299 |
| SC#: | 2005 |
| Color: | flesh sage green chocolate |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A detailed illustration of a rhinoceros beetle with prominent horns and dark brown coloration, shown against a natural background. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.02 |
| SG#: | 2300 |
| SC#: | 2006 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A vibrant orange and black butterfly with distinctive wing patterns, depicted feeding on small red berries. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.03 |
| SG#: | 2301 |
| SC#: | 2007 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A classic red ladybug with black spots positioned on what appears to be a plant stem or leaf surface. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.04 |
| SG#: | 2302 |
| SC#: | 2008 |
| Color: | white brown ochre |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A honey bee rendered in yellow and brown tones with visible stripes and transparent wings, shown in a natural flying position. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.05 |
| SG#: | 2303 |
| SC#: | 2009 |
| Color: | pale grey olive white |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A green praying mantis with reddish markings on its limbs, depicted in its characteristic hunting posture. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.06 |
| SG#: | 2304 |
| SC#: | 2010 |
| Color: | pale grey gold olive |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A moth with yellowish-brown wings displaying intricate vein patterns and a robust brown body. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.07 |
| SG#: | 2305 |
| SC#: | 2011 |
| Color: | white gold |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A delicate green dragonfly with translucent yellow-tinted wings and an elongated body, shown in flight. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.08 |
| SG#: | 2306 |
| SC#: | 2012 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A wasp with distinctive yellow and green coloration and red compound eyes, displaying its characteristic body shape. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.09 |
| SG#: | 2307 |
| SC#: | 2013 |
| Color: | pale grey sage green olive |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
A brown grasshopper perched on a green plant stem, showing its powerful hind legs and detailed body structure. |
| JS#: | P2009-15.10 |
| SG#: | 2308 |
| SC#: | 2014 |
| Color: | yellow white gold |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 13-Dec-2009 |
| Description: |
Two dragonflies in flight, one larger with yellow wings and one smaller with blue-tinted wings, creating a dynamic composition. |