"The Scorpion's Head," cartoon, May 24, 1862

"The scorpion is one of the most stupid as well as venomous of insects. It carries its sting in its tail - never biting as is supposed by the vulgar. When 'cornered' and no avenue of escape appearing, it usually stings itself to death - striking its poisonous sting into its own head, which is the softest and consequently the most vulnerable part of its body." CHILD'S BOOK OF NATURAL HISTORY