This elegant 1.40 New Taiwan Dollar stamp was issued by the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 1972 as part of its Butterflies definitive series. The stamp features the Graphium sarpedon (Common Bluebottle), a swift-flying butterfly known for its iridescent blue-green bands across dark brown wings. The background shows stylized orange rose foliage, creating a warm contrast to the butterfly’s vivid colors. Designed to highlight Taiwan’s natural beauty, the issue reflects the nation’s pride in its rich biodiversity and attention to aesthetic detail in philately.