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This Is Not a Ladybug: Pre-Order Store

Created by KetrinaDrawsALot

Missed the campaign? No problem! Get a signed copy of the book at the pre-order price, as well as the campaign rewards, here!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Surveys coming soon!
3 days ago – Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 03:36:23 PM

In a few days, your survey will be sent to the email address associated with your Backerkit account. 

When you receive your survey, please fill it out as soon as possible. The sooner I receive delivery details, the sooner distribution can begin after the reward items arrive!

Stickers are here!
4 days ago – Thu, Oct 15, 2026 at 12:28:25 PM


A little update after being quiet for a while; I've been busy finishing up the book! The stickers just arrived this morning, and they look great!

If you missed the campaign, you still have an opportunity to pick up some of the items via the Pre-Order Store!

https://thisisnotaladybug.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders


Cross-collab incentive update
13 days ago – Tue, Oct 06, 2026 at 10:10:17 AM

Unfortunately, Meow Friends and Autumn did not reach its funding goal and therefore our cross-collab sticker incentive cannot be fulfilled. 

However, the campaign is expected to relaunch in the future! I'm looking forward to it 🐱

We did it!
18 days ago – Thu, Oct 01, 2026 at 02:22:42 PM

A big bug thank you to everyone who supported this project!
I was blown away by the fact that it funded in less than 12 hours, and then went above and beyond to reach our shiny ladybug stretch goal 💜


Missed the campaign?
Come to the pre-order store where you can purchase a signed copy This Is Not a Ladybug at pre-retail price, as well as the bookmark and sticker sheet. Also, Insects A to Z is available at a discounted price, too!
-> https://thisisnotaladybug.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders <-

What's next?
The linework for the book is complete, but several pages still need coloring/backgrounds. After that it's off to the printer! As for the bookmark and stickers, those will be ordered soon after the campaign so expect some follow-up updates showing them off!

Wallpaper reveal! 🕷️
21 days ago – Mon, Sep 28, 2026 at 12:36:00 PM

There's only 3 days left for Printopia!

Here's a little update about the mysterious "Mimic wallpaper" that is in every pledge level!


That's right, every backer regardless of pledge level will get a digital wallpaper of jumping spiders!

There are thousands of species of jumping spider, and most of them are tiny. Launching themselves great distances helps escape predators, but some go the extra mile with mimicry. The book features jumping spiders mimicking ants, wasps, and scorpions, but did you know they can also mimic beetles, caterpillars, flies, and even other jumping spiders?

  • Members of the genus Simaethula look and move like a beetle, whose hard shell is unappealing to predators looking for softer prey.
  • Uroballus carlei (named after the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar) has an extra long hairs and long abdomen to look like a stinging caterpillar.
  • Abracadabrella elegans, also known as the Elegant Fly Mimic, has shiny bumps on its rear that resembles fly eyes. It even walks backwards to make the disguise more convincing! 
  • Parnaenus cyanidens is a colorful spider that has false eyespots lining its abdomen. Their exact purpose is unknown, but it could deter predators from sneaking up on the spider.