Luna Moth Butterfly
USPS 2025 Luna Moth Non-Machineable Surcharge Stamps – Set of 5 Sheets (100 Stamps)
Celebrate the extraordinary beauty, delicate elegance, and fascinating natural characteristics of one of North America's most enchanting nocturnal insects with the USPS 2025 Luna Moth Non-Machineable Surcharge Stamps Set of 5 Sheets, totaling 100 stamps. Officially issued by the United States Postal Service on August 16, 2025, in Schaumburg, Illinois, this distinguished specialty postage release honors the remarkable luna moth (Actias luna), a magnificent North American moth celebrated for its luminous pale green wings, graceful elongated tails, and striking natural appearance. Often associated with the quiet beauty of nighttime forests and the extraordinary diversity of the insect world, the luna moth is among the most recognizable members of North America's native moth species. Its distinctive crescent-shaped markings, elegant wing structure, and delicate coloration have fascinated naturalists, wildlife photographers, entomologists, and nature enthusiasts for generations. Beyond its exceptional visual beauty, the luna moth represents an important part of forest ecosystems and the remarkable transformations that occur throughout the insect life cycle. This official USPS release celebrates the artistic elegance of this extraordinary species while providing a specialized postage option for distinctive correspondence, including square greeting cards, invitations, announcements, and other envelopes requiring the non-machineable surcharge rate.
This set includes five complete sheets of 20 self-adhesive, non-denominated stamps each, for a total of 100 stamps, featuring one distinctive luna moth design repeated throughout each sheet. The stamp showcases an exceptionally detailed image of a preserved luna moth, displaying its magnificent pale green wings, delicate markings, elongated hindwing tails, and intricate natural textures. Rather than relying on conventional illustration or a single photograph, the artwork was created through an advanced high-resolution scanning process that captured multiple layers of the moth specimen and combined them into one remarkably sharp and detailed image. This specialized technique reveals the extraordinary complexity of the moth's wing structure, delicate surface patterns, and graceful natural form, allowing collectors to appreciate details that might otherwise be difficult to observe. The carefully composed presentation emphasizes the luna moth's symmetrical beauty and distinctive characteristics, transforming an extraordinary example of North American insect wildlife into a captivating miniature work of natural history imagery. The inscription “NON-MACHINEABLE SURCHARGE” identifies the stamp's special postage classification and distinguishes it from standard First-Class Mail Forever® stamps. Like Forever® postage, this non-denominated stamp retains its designated postal value when the applicable rate changes, making it a practical and visually elegant option for correspondence requiring this specialized postage category.
An exceptional addition to any distinguished stamp collection, the 2025 Luna Moth Non-Machineable Surcharge Stamps Set of 5 Sheets brings together North American insect wildlife, natural history, specialized imaging technology, and American postal heritage in one remarkable collectible offering. Whether preserved as part of a butterfly and moth collection, displayed for its exquisite natural imagery, or treasured by entomologists, wildlife enthusiasts, nature photographers, botanical and insect art admirers, and philatelists alike, this five-sheet set of 100 USPS Non-Machineable Surcharge stamps offers a lasting celebration of one of nature's most elegant nocturnal creatures. Its official USPS issue, distinctive high-resolution moth imagery, and specialized postal classification make it a meaningful addition to collections honoring biodiversity, scientific appreciation, and the extraordinary artistry found throughout the natural world. Equally suited for collectors of specialty postage and those who appreciate distinctive stamps for invitations and special correspondence, this elegant release preserves the beauty, delicacy, and remarkable natural characteristics of the luna moth through the enduring tradition of American postage stamp design.
What's Included
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Quantity: 5 Complete Sheets
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Stamps Per Sheet: 20
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Total Stamps: 100
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Issue Year: 2025
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Stamp Type: USPS Non-Machineable Surcharge
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Denomination: Non-Denominated, Rate-Adjusting Postage
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Adhesive Type: Self-Adhesive
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Design: Luna Moth – North American Nocturnal Wildlife
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Unique Designs Per Sheet: 1
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Stamps Per Design Per Sheet: 20
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Total Stamps Per Design Across Set: 100
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Featured Species: Luna Moth (Actias luna)
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Featured Theme: North American Moths, Insect Wildlife, Natural History, and Biodiversity
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Artwork Style: High-Resolution Composite Scanning of a Preserved Moth Specimen
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Design Details: Pale Green Wings, Delicate Markings, and Elongated Hindwing Tails
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Postal Classification: Non-Machineable Surcharge Rate
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Intended Mailing Uses: Square Greeting Cards, Invitations, Announcements, and Other Qualifying Non-Machineable Envelopes
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Original Issue Date: August 16, 2025
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Original Issue Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
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