August 2021 Bug Box (Nine-spotted Ladybug)
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Did you miss the ladybeetle-themed Bug Box? A few more Coccinella novemnotata Deluxe boxes are available now, featuring two enamel pins, a vinyl sticker sheet, an iron-on patch, a magnetic fact card, and a set of three enamel coasters.
These colorful beetles have long been a cheerful sight to gardeners and farmers, since they devour pests almost non-stop during their lives. Although ladybugs may seem slow and defenseless, their bright colors warn would-be predators that they taste awful. Birds and most other animals stay clear as the beetles hunt relentlessly for aphids.
Once a common sighting in North America, the nine-spotted ladybug is now rarely seen, perhaps displaced by habitat changes or the arrival of invasive competitors.
Citizen scientists like you can help track and support this species at www.lostladybug.org - and by leaving aphids on some of your yard plants, to provide them with a welcoming banquet.
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Turn your pins into something new
Never run out of places to put your pins again. With our magnetic pin backers, you can easily turn any pin into a magnet and decorate your fridge, magnetic blackboard, tool chest, and more.
When you want a pin again, just remove the backers. Magnetic pin backs are completely reusable.
- Available in tins of 10, 25, or 100 backs. Choose from a variety of colors to make your collection even bolder.
- Made in the USA, designed and assembled by us!
- Featuring biodegradable plastic and a super-strong magnet.
Pins shown in photos are for display only and are not included with purchase.