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The Billywig is an insect native to Australia. It is around half an inch long and a vivid sapphire blue, although its speed is such that it is rarely noticed by Muggles and often not by wizards until they have been stung. The Billywig's wings are attached to the top of its head and are rotated very fast so that it spins as it flies. At the bottom of the body is a long thin sting. Those who have been stung by a Billywig suffer giddiness followed by levitation. Generations of young Australian witches and wizards have attempted to catch Billywigs and provoke them into stinging in order to enjoy these side effects, though too many stings may cause the victim to hover uncontrollably for days on end, and where there is a severe allergic reaction, permanent floating may ensue. Dried Billywig stings are used in several potions and are believed to be a component in the popular sweet Fizzing Whizbees.

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I have a little book of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" I thought I'd try drawing a billywig.
Here's the picture from the book: [link]

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*2195Razielim Jul 4, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Aussie Aussie Aussie
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~EmmaMusic Jul 4, 2012  Student
Oye Oye Oye
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*feldrand Sep 8, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
pretty cool... must be a sort of relative to a tiny south american fly which tops the sonic speed(?) - a friend of mine told me that sometimes people were found dead with a tiny whole in their heads... long time no one new how they had died until after many years they finally discovered that tiny fly... so when they fly at that speed they can't steer out of the way if someone crosses their path... :D
i'd certainly prefer the billywig... :D
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~EmmaMusic Sep 23, 2011  Student
That's scary! I'd prefer a billywig too! :P
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*feldrand Sep 25, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
:D
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:iconlokkaa:
Love the motion of it!!! Lovely colours too :)
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~EmmaMusic Jul 18, 2011  Student
Thanks so much!
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You're welcome!
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Aw, that looks adorable Emma!
Also, that's an awesome book XD
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~EmmaMusic Jul 16, 2011  Student
Thanks Mars! :D
Yeah! I wanna draw some more creatures from it:)
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