People often compare sting stories because these encounters leave a vivid memory. A small insect can create a sharp jolt, and the discomfort varies from quick irritation to hours of throbbing pain.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Almost everyone who has spent any time outdoors has been stung or bitten by insects at some point. Most have found the experience quite ...

Ever wonder what hurts more - a honey bee sting or a paper wasp's jab? Justin O. Schmidt did more than wonder. This intrepid entomologist volunteered to get stung by nearly every stinging insect on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The tarantula hawk is known to have one of the most painful ...

The 13th season of Naked and Afraid kicked off on Sunday, with a couple of the show’s past all-stars trying to survive in an Ecuador rainforest with one of the most concentrated collections of ...

Ouch! Have you taken a walk outside and gotten a surprise sting from an unfriendly flying critter? From Yellow Jackets to Mud Daubers, these pesky insects can’t go unnoticed, no matter if you’re ...