This beautiful 0.30 franc stamp from the Malagasy Republic (Madagascar), issued around 1960, features the butterfly Colotis zoe, a species native to Africa and Madagascar. The design shows the butterfly with striking red and white wings set against a finely engraved botanical background. The inscription at the bottom, Fahafahana – Tanindrazana – Fandrosoana (“Freedom – Fatherland – Progress”), reflects the national motto of Madagascar. Stamps from this series are prized for their delicate engravings and natural history themes, making them popular among collectors of both African fauna and butterfly topical issues.