The Large Striped Swordtail (Papilio antheus) favours more tropical regions. However, this swift butterfly is nevertheless found in some areas in Rhodesia. It is not often closely observed on account of its wild and fast flying habits. It gathers with other Swallowtails at sucking places where veld roads crossing streams…
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Rhodesia Philately: Emeralds
Emeralds were discovered in Rhodesia in 1956. Prospectors Laurence Contat and Cornelius Oosthuizen were attracted by the offerings that the Rhodesian government was making at the time to prospectors of metals and gemstones. Within ten days of their arrival to the area and beginning to dig in what they considered…
View More Rhodesia Philately: EmeraldsRhodesia Philately: Queen Purple Tip (Colotis regina)
Queen Purple Tip (Colotis regina) is named for being the premier member of the red, orange, purple and gold tip ‘whites’. It is distinguished from other similarly coloured purple tips by its larger size. It belongs to the great family of Pieridae which includes in its membership the African Vagrants,…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Queen Purple Tip (Colotis regina)Rhodesia Philately: Salisbury Gardens – Cenotaph
The Cenotaph is located in Salisbury Gardens, Salisbury. It commemorates the fallen of World War 1 and World War 2. Postcards 1968 – R A Bourlay (Art – PS Series Type I)
View More Rhodesia Philately: Salisbury Gardens – CenotaphRhodesia Philately: Aloe chabaudii
Aloe chabaudii is a species native to Southern Africa. It usually grows on bare rock on granitic domes or in shallow soil pockets, often in dense colonies. Aloe chabaudii is a succulent plant that forms stemless or short-stemmed rosettes of grey-green to glaucous green leaves, often flushed with pinkish-red and…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Aloe chabaudiiRhodesia Philately: Gwelo
Gwelo was located in central Rhodesia in the Midlands province. It’s name originates from the Matabele settlement iKwelo (“The Steep Place”), after the river’s high banks. The town was founded in 1894 as a military outpost. In 1971 it became a city. Hotels, Clubs & Accommodation Midlands Hotel (Meikles Assoicated…
View More Rhodesia Philately: GweloRhodesia Philately: Yellow Pansy (Precis cebrene)
The Yellow Pansy (Precis cebrene) is a delightful butterfly often found sunning itself on flagstones in gardens, where it may be observed side by side with its namesake the yellow and black pansy flower. Normally seen as a singleton patrolling a favourite open place between flower beds, along footpaths and…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Yellow Pansy (Precis cebrene)Rhodesia Philately: Pearl Charaxes (Charaxes varanes)
Pearl Charaxes (Charaxes varanes) is a butterfly of the family Nymphalidae, found in Africa from Saudi Arabia to South Africa. It is a large, actively, fast and high-flying butterfly. They are usually observed as single individuals flying fast and high. They mostly rest with closed wings, although males may sit…
View More Rhodesia Philately: Pearl Charaxes (Charaxes varanes)Rhodesia Philately: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. – Type III
Photographed and Published by Big Game Photography. Type 3A Type 3A is grey with a glossy backing. V Series Type 3B Type 3B is black with a matt backing. The description is all in bold font. K Series V Series
View More Rhodesia Philately: Big Game Photography (Pvt.) Ltd. – Type IIIRhodesia Philately: Wild Pimpernel (Wormskioldia longepedunculata)
Wild Pimpernel (Wormskioldia longepedunculata). The flowers form at the ends of finely haired stalks that have long, very narrow leaves. In their season – the beginning of the rains – the blooms may be seen dotted about singly over the veld. The brilliant deep orange petals have pale undersides. The…
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