The Strawberry Poison-Dart Frog (Oophaga pumilio) is one of Central America's most vibrantly colored amphibians — its vivid strawberry-red body contrasting with brilliant blue-black limbs in what nature uses as a warning: I am toxic, do not eat me. This honest advertisement of danger — called aposematism — produces some of the most intensely beautiful color combinations in the animal kingdom.

Trovelore's Strawberry Poison Frog Brooch Pin celebrates this extraordinary little creature with a color palette that is electrifyingly vivid. The strawberry-red body is built up in richly saturated red seed beads, while the contrasting blue limbs use deep cobalt beads of equal intensity. The result is a brooch of remarkable chromatic punch — two colors that should not work together so effortlessly and yet absolutely do.

At $78.00 this is one of the most color-saturated and visually impactful pieces in the collection relative to its price. It is a brooch for bold dressers, for frog lovers, for herpetology enthusiasts, and for anyone who wants something genuinely unexpected on their lapel.

Preorder now for August 2026 arrival.

Q1: What is the Strawberry Poison Frog?

Oophaga pumilio is a small poison-dart frog native to Central America, particularly Costa Rica and Panama. It is known for its brilliant strawberry-red body and contrasting blue-black or deep blue limbs. The colors are aposematic — a warning to predators that the frog is toxic. It is one of the most vividly colored amphibians in the world.

Q2: What is aposematism?

Aposematism is the evolutionary strategy of using bright, conspicuous coloring to warn predators of toxicity or other defenses. The Strawberry Poison Frog's red and blue coloration is a classic example — it makes the frog highly visible, communicating clearly that it is not safe to eat.

Q3: Is this a good gift for a frog lover or herpetology enthusiast?

It is an exceptional gift. The Strawberry Poison Frog Brooch Pin is one of the most accurate and artistically successful amphibian brooches in Trovelore's range, and herpetology enthusiasts will immediately recognize and appreciate the subject.

Q4: When does my preorder arrive?

We expect our Trovelore shipment in August 2026 and will notify you by email when your order ships.

Q5: What is Trovelore?

Trovelore is an India-based artisan brand that creates entirely handmade brooches using embroidery, seed beads, sequins, and hand-dyed threads. No two pieces are exactly identical.

Q6: How bold is the coloring in person?

Very bold. The red and blue of this brooch are among the most saturated colors in the collection. The seed beads used are selected for depth of color, and the contrast between the red body and blue limbs is genuinely striking in person.