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{{Ingredient infobox
[[File:DriedBillywigStings.png|right|thumb|A bottle of dried billywig stings.]]
 
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|image = Billywig stings HM52.png
The '''sting''' of the [[Billywig]] has the ability to make a person [[flying|float]] off the ground.<ref name="FBaWtFT">''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''</ref> It is used as an ingredient in several [[potion]]s,<ref name="FBaWtFT" /> including the [[Antidote to Uncommon Poisons]]<ref name="PoA/g">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]''</ref> and the [[Wideye Potion]].<ref>''[[Pottermore]]'' - Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger</ref> It is also rumoured to be an ingredient in the popular sweet [[Fizzing Whizzbees]]. <ref name="FBaWtFT"/> The stings produce a [[Billywig sting slime|slime]], which can be extracted for potion-making.<ref name="PS/g">''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' - PS1 version</ref>
 
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|name = Billywig sting
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|alias =
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|characteristics = Blue in colour<ref name="PM Potions"/><ref name="HM52p"/>
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|madefrom = [[Billywig]]s<ref name="FBR"/><ref name="PM Potions"/>
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|properties = Makes people giddy and [[Levitation|float]]<ref name="FBR"/>
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|preparation = *Dried<ref name="FBR"/>
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*Powdered<ref name="PM Potions"/>
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|usage = *[[Antidote to Uncommon Poisons]]<ref name="POAG"/>
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*[[Hair-Raising Potion]]<ref name="HM52p">{{HM|5|2|p}}</ref>
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*[[Antidote to Billywig stings]]<ref name="HM5TBB"/>
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*[[Wideye Potion]]<ref name="PM Potions"/>
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*[[Fizzing Whizzbees]] (rumored)<ref name="FBR"/>
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}}
 
The '''sting''' of the [[Billywig]] caused giddiness, followed by [[levitation|floating]].<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref><ref name="POAG" /> Dried billywig stings were used as ingredients in multiple [[potion]]s,<ref name="FBR" /> including the [[Antidote to Uncommon Poisons]]<ref name="POAG">{{POA|G}}</ref> and the [[Wideye Potion]].<ref name="PM Potions">{{PM}} - ''[[Magical Drafts and Potions]]''</ref> It was also rumoured to be an ingredient in the popular sweet [[Fizzing Whizzbees]].<ref name="FBR" /> The stings produced a [[Billywig sting slime|slime]], which was also used in potion-making.<ref name="PSG">{{PS|G}} - PS1 version</ref><ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}} - PS1 version</ref>
   
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There existed an [[antidote to Billywig stings]] that would relieve the effects of being stung by one.<ref name="HM5TBB">{{HM|5|The Billywig Blunder}}</ref>
==Apppearances==
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)]]'' {{Mention}} {{Comment|PS1 version only}}
 
*''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)]]'' {{1st}} {{comment|PS2 version only}}
 
*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' {{1st mention}}
 
*''[[Pottermore]]'' {{C|potion ingredient}}
 
   
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==History==
==Notes and references==
 
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Billywig stings were stored in the cellar of [[Honeydukes]] in [[1890s|1890]]. [[Garreth Weasley]] asked his [[Unidentified 19th-century Hogwarts student|friend]] to steal a batch for a concoction he wanted to invent.<ref>{{HL}} {{c|'Dissending' for Sweets}}</ref>
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==Behind the scenes==
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*In {{WU}}, this ingredient was featured in Beta testing for the game, but it along with other ingredients and potions were cut from the final edit and were not released in the game.
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==Appearances==
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*{{PS|G}} {{Mention}} {{C|PS1 version only}}
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*{{COS|G}} {{Mention}} {{C|PS1 version only}}
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*{{POA|G}} {{1st}} {{C|Console versions only}}
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*{{FB|R}} {{1st mention}}
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*{{PM}}
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*{{WBP}}
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*{{LEGO|D}} {{Mention}}
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*{{HM}}
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*{{WU}} {{C|Cut from final edit}}
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*{{MA}}
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*{{HL}}
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==Notes and references==
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{{Reflist}}
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[[de2:Billywigstachel]]
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[[es:Aguijón de billywig]]
 
[[fr:Dard de Billywig]]
 
[[fr:Dard de Billywig]]
 
[[it:Pungiglioni di celestino essiccati]]
 
[[it:Pungiglioni di celestino essiccati]]
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[[pl:Żądło żądlibąka]]
[[Category:Potion ingredients]]
 
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[[ru:Жала веретенницы]]
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[[zh:比利威格螫针]]
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[[Category:Billywig products|Sting]]
 
[[Category:Levitation]]
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[[Category:Poisons]]
 
[[Category:Potion ingredients]]
 
[[Category:Potion ingredients]]

Latest revision as of 17:09, 6 March 2023

The sting of the Billywig caused giddiness, followed by floating.[3][4] Dried billywig stings were used as ingredients in multiple potions,[3] including the Antidote to Uncommon Poisons[4] and the Wideye Potion.[1] It was also rumoured to be an ingredient in the popular sweet Fizzing Whizzbees.[3] The stings produced a slime, which was also used in potion-making.[6][7]

There existed an antidote to Billywig stings that would relieve the effects of being stung by one.[5]

History

Billywig stings were stored in the cellar of Honeydukes in 1890. Garreth Weasley asked his friend to steal a batch for a concoction he wanted to invent.[8]

Behind the scenes

  • In Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, this ingredient was featured in Beta testing for the game, but it along with other ingredients and potions were cut from the final edit and were not released in the game.

Appearances

Notes and references