Number two is broadly comparable to a honey bee.' The tarantula hawk earned a top score of four, making its sting almost unbearably painful. It's considered about as painful as the warrior wasp's ...

Warrior wasps, recognizable by their dark blue and ... itching and even systemic allergic reactions in some people. Unlike bees, bald-faced hornets can sting multiple times, and their swarming ...

Wondering what’s worse, the sting of a fire ant or warrior wasp? You’ve come to the right place. Entomologist Justin Schmidt recorded his own experience of venomous stings, to rate and describe the ...