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June 2023 Bug Box (Blue Death Feigning Beetle) by The Roving House
June 2023 Bug Box (Blue Death Feigning Beetle) by The Roving House
June 2023 Bug Box (Blue Death Feigning Beetle) by The Roving House

June 2023 Bug Box (Blue Death Feigning Beetle)

Sale price$59.00
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This darkling beetle is a true survivor in the harsh deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is most active at dawn and dusk when temperatures are more forgiving. The beetle opportunistically scavenges on any available plant or animal matter. Unlike many of its relatives, it cannot emit a defensive odor against predators. Instead, it flips over and "plays dead," causing predators that hunt live prey, like spiders, to often lose interest.

The female lays eggs in whatever humid substrate she can find. The grubs (larvae) feed on decaying matter, pupate in the soil, and eventually emerge as adults. If they reach adulthood, these hardy insects can live for 8 years or more.

Each June box contains:
  • Beetle top view pin
  • "Playing dead" side view pin
  • Dark & light beetles sticker sheet
  • "Playing dead" vinyl sticker
  • Top view iron-on patch
  • Fact magnet
  • "Playing dead" wooden stamp & blue inks set
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    One bag to rule them all

    Take your collection on the road

    A black canvas Ita tote displaying enamel pins. The tote is big enough to hold vinyl records, a jacket, or a change of clothes.
    A black canvas Ita tote showing only one enamel pin inside. The tote is big enough to hold vinyl records, a jacket, or a change of clothes.
    Two round enamel pins with The Roving House silver snail and bindle logo. One is white, and one is black.
    A closeup of the canvas Rover Ita Pin Bag's pin panel peeled away, revealing velcro and a "Made In USA" snail & bindle tag.
    A view inside the unzipped Rover Ita Pin Bag, showing a vinyl record inside.
    A view behind the Rover Ita Pin Bag's pin panel, showing the labeled "Secret Pocket".
    A view inside the unzipped Rover Ita Pin Tote, showing inner panels and a cell phone pocket.
    A closeup of the Rover Ita Pin Tote, showing the Roving House snail logo on a tag, a heavy-duty zipper, and a D-ring for holding keys.
    A white Rover Ita Pin Tote displaying enamel pins and colorful vinyl records.
    The Rover Ita Pin Tote Bag by The Roving House
    The Rover Ita Pin Tote Bag by The Roving House

    The Rover Ita Pin Tote Bag

    Sale price$170.00 Regular price$190.00
    (5.0)
    Color:DISPLAY MODEL black bag / black pin

    A bold, modern way to display your enamel treasures.

    Sturdy shoulder straps, zipper closure, and easy access to your pin display give this unisex bag enduring appeal, while the minimalist look puts your pins at center stage.

    Our limited edition bags are proudly made in the USA and come with numbered hard enamel snail pins.

    Take your collection to the next level - out your door, for a day or night on the town.

    Details

    • Fully designed and made in the USA
    • 100% cotton canvas fabric / vegan-friendly
    • Ample room for a laptop, records, or your daily haul
    • External D-ring for keys
    • Built-in liner and cover secure with Velcro
    • Black bag comes with exclusive black snail logo pin / white comes with white. (Other pins not included.)
    • DISPLAY MODEL bag has been used and handled at in-person events &has light wear on the plastic window, and is therefore offered at a discount. This is our last in-stock bag for the season.

    Dimensions

    • Height: 16.5"
    • Width: 15.75"
    • Shoulder strap height: 12.5"

    An artist-run company

    We create original designs and source unusual art from antiquity. We think the pieces you wear and collect should be unique expressions of you.

    Feel the difference

    We're proud of our work, and we want it to last. Our materials are thoughtfully sourced so you can enjoy our products for years to come.

    You'll love it, or we'll fix it

    As a husband-and-wife team, we work every day to make your order perfect. If we don't get it right, just let us know.