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.

Leioproctus fulvescens merchandise

Leioproctus fulvescens is the 2023 Bug of the Year! As a result, local artists have been busy making items to celebrate Ngaro huruhuru (native bees) of Aotearoa. We’ve compiled some of the items below. If you or your team wish to list your ngaro huruhuru themed items on this page, contact us at bugoftheyear@ento.org.nz.

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

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.

As of 14 Feb 2023, Steph & Paddy Prints had 6 of the 24 Bug of the Year nominees available as prints! Check out their site, they probably have a few more.

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!