If there’s one thing to know about the velvet ant, it’s that you definitely don’t want to meet its sting! Also referred to as the cow killer, velvet ants are not ants at all, but wasps. The females are flightless and covered in bright orange or red hair, warning everyone about their ability to give a mean sting. These are such beautiful little insects and I feel a lot of people can admire their capability to inflict pain as a method of defense. This lapel pin is hand drawn (pen and ink), sealed with an anti-yellowing epoxy, and ready to join you on your clothing, your favorite canvas tote, a diaper bag, backpack, or where ever else your heart desires. Comes with a rubber pin back, and pin locks are also available upon request. Pins are pictured on a standard business card size backing paper for size reference. You are ordering the specific pin seen in the image. Every pin I make is one of a kind and there are likely to be differences between each pin. Prefer this image as a keychain instead? Reach out and let’s figure out how to get you what you’d like! 💚