The venom from paper wasp stings can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, leading to swelling, pain and, in severe cases, anaphylaxis. Warrior wasps, recognizable by their dark blue and ...

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 sting, and slightly more painful than that of a velvet ...

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 ...