Japanese Beetle baby-playmats-activity toys Smithsonian

Smithsonian

39 Light Violet

The paint automatically forms raised dots

Historical photographs inside the keepsake box lid give a glimpse of Dwiggins’ handmade tools and his elaborate process

it is perfectly sized for children to use and spin

Japanese Beetle baby-playmats-activity toys SmithsonianIn real animal life, they inconspicuously scuttle about under leaves and on branches, but these flamboyant and colourful beetles from every corner of the world look as if they have just stepped off the catwalk. Give them a place among your artistic treasures, hang them on the wall, let them crawl around on your table and create your own insect story.