Aotearoa|New Zealand is rife with artistic talent. We’ve provided some items here that have been created by NZ artists that show off our Bug of the Year nominees. If you have created items that you think fans of Bug of the Year would be keen to purchase, contact us at bugoftheyear@ento.org.nz.
NZ Velvet worm merchandise
2025 Bug of the Year Collector’s Pin
Artist Lily Duval designed another unique collector’s pin to celebrate NZ Velvet Worm as our 2025 Bug of the Year. You can purchase pins from the Entomological Society of New Zealand website.
Vanessa gonerilla merchandise
2024 Bug of the Year Collector’s Pin
Artist Lily Duval designed another unique collector’s pin to celebrate Vanessa gonerilla as our 2024 Bug of the Year. You can purchase pins from Lily’s website. Each pin comes with an information card so you can learn more about our 2024 Bug of the Year!
Leioproctus fulvescens merchandise
2023 Bug of the Year Collector’s Pins
Artist Lily Duval designed two unique collector’s pins to celebrate Leioproctus fulvescens as our 2023 Bug of the Year. You can purchase pins from Lily’s website, or by contacting us at bugoftheyear@ento.org.nz. Each pin comes with an information card so you can learn more about our 2023 Bug of the Year!
Ngaro huruhuru o Aotearoa Posters
Dr. Ngaire Hart, in collaboration with photographer Birgit Rhode on behalf of Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, has redesigned the Native bees of New Zealand Poster. You can purchase a large A2 poster that includes 27 of the 28 species of ngaro huruhuru found in Aotearoa. OR you can purchase smaller A3 posters that highlight each genus of New Zealand native bee separately.
You can download a pdf of the posters for free on the Katiaki Creations website. Or, you can purchase a pre-printed poster by contacting us at bugoftheyear@ento.org.nz.
Ngaro Huruhuru Stickers
Artist Jade Watkin has designed stickers to represent each genus of New Zealand native bee: Leioproctus (top), Hylaeus (bottom left), and Lasioglossum (bottom right). To purchase one or more of these stickers, contact Jade at watja361 at student.otago.ac.nz.
Leioproctus fulvescens Prints
Steph & Paddy Prints have created a Leioproctus fulvescens print to celebrate the 2023 Bug of the Year. These prints can be put on t-shirts, mugs, wine glasses, pins, and more! Check out their website to learn how you can order one or more of these fine products!
Merchandise featuring other nominees
2026 Bugs of Aotearoa Poster
Artist Lily Duval created unique images for each of our 2026 Bug of the Year nominees, each of which are included on this Beautiful A2 poster. You can order your own poster celebrating the 2026 nominees on the Entomological Society of New Zealand website.
2025 Bugs of Aotearoa Poster
Artist Lily Duval created unique images for each of our 2025 Bug of the Year nominees, each of which are included on this Beautiful A2 poster. You can see more of Lily’s work here.
2024 Bugs of Aotearoa Poster
Artist Lily Duval created unique images for each of our 2024 Bug of the Year nominees, each of which are included on this Beautiful A2 poster. You can see more of Lily’s work here.
2023 Bugs of Aotearoa Poster
Artist Lily Duval created unique images for each of our 2023 Bug of the Year nominees, each of which are included on this Beautiful A2 poster. You can see more of Lily’s work here.
Prints of the other nominees
Steph & Paddy Prints also have a wonderful collection of prints representing other native NZ & Australian insect (and other vertebrate) fauna. These prints can be put on t-shirts, mugs, wine glasses, pins, and more! Check out their website to learn how you can order one or more of these fine products!