Stinger Collection

Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines as a warning to the photographer not to get any closer, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Engraving depicting wasps and their nests
5309490 Engraving depicting wasps and their nests; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wasps and their nests. A wasp is any insect of the order Hymenoptera)

Engraving depicting wasps and their nests
5309488 Engraving depicting wasps and their nests; (add.info.: Engraving depicting wasps and their nests. A wasp is any insect of the order Hymenoptera)

USAF - South Vietnam Air Force - Fairchild AC-119K Stinger
United States Air Force / South Vietnam Air Force - Fairchild AC-119K Stinger 53-3187 (msn 11198) converted to AC-119K Stinger in 1968 (mod. no)

Picture No. 12479406
Giant forest scorpion, Heterometrus swammerdami, Date:

DDE-90025470
toxic Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

DDE-90025469
toxic Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia Date: 12/05/2005

Strings of the sea
Andrey Narchuk

An Emperor Scorpion held in the palm of a keepers hand, London Zoo
3260709 An Emperor Scorpion held in the palm of a keepers hand, London Zoo, October 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Comic postcard, Hotel guests complaint Date: 20th century

Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print)
3035792 Vintage Print of a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish, 1922 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Varieties of jellyfish including moon jelly, Aurelia aurita, Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, mauve stinger, Pelagia noctiluca, etc

Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack
3025927 Broad Bottom Drones storming the Hive: Wasps, Hornets, & Bumble Bees joinig the attack, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Picture No. 12019775
Australian Rainforest Scorpion - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

Picture No. 12019774
Australian Rainforest Scorpion - Klungkung, Bali, Indonesia. Date:

USA, California. Emperor scorpion under black light. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bullet ant stinger C018 / 2441
Bullet ant stinger. Close-up of the abdomen of a bullet ant (Paraponera clavata), showing its stinger. Bullet ants get their name from their powerful and potent sting

NA
The yellowspotted burrfish, Cyclichthys spilostylus, is also known as the spotbase burrfish. Photographed at night in the Red Sea, Egypt

NA
A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

Spiny Devilfish, Philippines
The venomous demon stinger or spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) deserves its impressively fearsome names. It can cause pain or death; Philippines

Snorkelers and Reef, Green Island, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, North Queensland, Australia (MR)

Jellyfish including mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca), berenice rouge, root-arm medusa, etc.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

USA, Oregon, Multnomah County. Honey bees cluster onto lilac tree. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Illustration of scorpion behind scorpion hiding in sand

Picture No. 11676118
European Scorpion Date:

Picture No. 11671433
Italian Scorpion in attack pose. Date:

Picture No. 11671432
Italian Scorpion under UV light. Date:

A lionfish hunts for prey on a colorful coral reef
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunts for prey on a colorful coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This fish is a common predator on Indo-Pacific reefs

Ambon scorpionfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), red and orange variety, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

An Invasive Indo-Pacific Lionfish off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean

A lionfish swims on a colorful reef in the Solomon Islands
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a colorful reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

A lionfish swims along the edge of a mangrove
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims along the edge of a mangrove in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Lionfish foraging amongst corals and reef fish, Papua New Guinea
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) amongst corals and reef fish, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A bioluminescent Jellyfish is a predator catching small fish and organisms with their poisonous tentacles

A highly venomous and well-camouflaged spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) is barely visible on an sandy slope near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesian Lionfish on a wreck site off the coast of North Carolina
Indonesian Lionfish, an invasive species in Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean, seen here on a wreck site off the coast of North Carolina

Close-up of view of a lionfish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Close-up of view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of lionfish, Indonesia

Lionfish, Indonesia

Devil scorpionfish, head on view on white sand
Devil scorpionfish (also known as spiny devilfish), Inimicus didactylus, head on view on white sand, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A lionfish displays its venomous spines
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) displays its venomous spines in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish illustration. The jellyfish is a predator of the oceans and feeds on small fish and zooplankton. Pelagia noctiluca jellyfish has the ability to glow in the dark

An iridescent blue jellyfish with trailing stinging tentacles to subdue its prey

A lionfish swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Lionfish displays its poisonous spines, Fiji

A Spotfin Lionfish flares its dorsel spines and fins, Papua New Guinea
A Spotfin Lionfish flares its dorsel spines and fins to display threat while laying on a colorful reef at night in the warm clear waters of Papua New Guinea

Spiny devilfish camouflaged on the ocean floor, Papua New Guinea
Spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) camouflaged to match the volcanic sand, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Facial view of a lionfish showing its spines, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Stinger: Nature's Deadly Defense Mechanism" From the depths of the ocean to the buzzing fields they can a force to be reckoned with. The Red Lionfish flares its deadly spines, showcasing its vibrant beauty while warning predators of its venomous capabilities. Similarly, the honey bee stinger serves as both a weapon and protection for these industrious insects. In another realm entirely, we find ourselves amidst military machinery - the USAF-South Vietnam Air Force Fairchild AC-119K Stinger takes flight, ready to defend and strike fear into enemy lines. Picture No. 12479406 captures this awe-inspiring moment in time. Venturing underwater once more, snorkelers explore the mesmerizing world of Green Island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in North Queensland. DDE-90025470 and DDE-90025469 showcase their enchanting encounters with colorful coral reefs teeming with life - an aquatic symphony orchestrated by nature herself. But it is not only marine creatures that possess stinging power; land-dwelling beings also wield this defense mechanism. An Emperor Scorpion delicately held in a keeper's hand at London Zoo demonstrates how even one of nature's most formidable creatures can coexist peacefully with humans. On a lighter note, a comic postcard humorously depicts hotel guests complaining about unexpected encounters with stingers during their stay - reminding us that sometimes laughter is our best defense against life's prickly situations. Traveling back through time via vintage prints, we discover a Pacific Spotted Scorpionfish from 1922 immortalized through screen print artistry. Its intricate details remind us of nature's boundless creativity and diversity. Lastly, we delve into mysterious waters where jellyfish reign supreme in all their ethereal glory. Varieties upon varieties grace our oceans' depths like strings of pearls suspended in liquid wonderment. Whether they serve as protectors or predators, stingers hold a captivating allure.