The hinder abdominal segments and the stings of the queens and workers resemble those of other stinging Hymenoptera.
Some chapters describe the manner in which he passes from earth to heaven and becomes a star in the firmament, others deal with the food and drink necessary for his continued existence after death, and others again with the royal prerogatives which he hopes still to enjoy; many are directed against the bites of snakes and stings of scorpions.
The beginner can rest assured, however that the fear of nettle stings is always far worse than the actual sting.
When a young queen has emerged, she stings her royal sisters (still in the pupal stage) to death.