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Nocturnal Dung Beetle Rolling Pin by The Roving House

Nocturnal Dung Beetle Rolling Enamel Pin

Sale price$16.00 USD
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Whatever life gives you, roll with it! 

The Nocturnal Dung Beetle makes the most of a common resource few others want. All dung beetles survive on the juices of animal feces. Some, like Scarabaeus satyrus, roll up balls and stash them in protective burrows. Females also lay their eggs on carefully stored balls, providing food for their young until they emerge from the burrow as adults.

But it’s a tough world out there, and even this insect has competitors - including other kinds of dung beetles (and even rivals of the same species), so S. satyrus has evolved some amazing adaptations to avoid drama. It becomes active at sunset when rival species are ending their day. After collecting fresh dung, it climbs its ball and spins around to survey the sky. Using the moon, polarized light, and even the Milky Way, it can navigate in an almost straight line back to its home burrow.

This incredible creature is one of few animals and the only known insect to navigate with the light of our galaxy.

Soft enamel beetle, metallic ball. Double-posted for extra security. 

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$190.00 USD
(5.0)
Color:black

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.