Common names:

• Bee Sting
• Bee Stings
• Hornet Stings
• Sting from a Bee
• Sting from a Hornet
• Sting from a Wasp
• Stung by a Bee
• Stung by a Hornet
• Stung by a Wasp
• Wasp Stings

A person with a bee sting has an injury to the skin caused by a bee. The skin usually contains venom from the bee.

Bees, wasps, hornets, and fire ants are the most common causes of venomous insect bites in the US. These insects are members of the family, Hymenoptera. These insects share similar venom that can cause severe allergic reactions.