May 2023 Bug Box (Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle)
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This remarkable beetle is best known for its impressive size and fearsome-looking mandibles; the longest known specimen measured 17.7 cm (almost 7 inches).
Despite its ferocious appearance and name, this beetle is not a predator. Eggs are usually laid under the bark of rotting wood. After hatching, they fall to the ground and burrow into the earth, where they spend the next 10 years as grubs. Adulthood lasts only a few months, during which the "saber teeth” are used for territorial and mating displays.
Like many other species indigenous to South American rainforests, this beetle is threatened by habitat loss and specimen collectors.
Despite its ferocious appearance and name, this beetle is not a predator. Eggs are usually laid under the bark of rotting wood. After hatching, they fall to the ground and burrow into the earth, where they spend the next 10 years as grubs. Adulthood lasts only a few months, during which the "saber teeth” are used for territorial and mating displays.
Like many other species indigenous to South American rainforests, this beetle is threatened by habitat loss and specimen collectors.
Each May box contains:
- Male pin
- Female-in-flight pin
- Males & females sticker sheet
- Male vinyl sticker
- Male iron-on-patch
- Fact magnet
- Life-sized, 6.5-inch iron-on patch
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May 2023 Bug Box (Sabertooth Longhorn Beetle)
Sale price$59.00 USD
One bag to rule them all
Take your collection on the road
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.)
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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"
